US Secretary of State highlights “unwavering commitment” to Georgia’s “democratic, prosperous future” in message on Independence Day
In his letter, Blinken noted the US Government was “proud to support efforts” to strengthen Georgia’s economy, democracy and “ability to deter Russian aggression”. Photo: Department of State
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The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday wished citizens of Georgia a happy Independence Day by highlighting his Government’s “unwavering commitment” to Georgia’s “democratic and prosperous future”.
In his letter, Blinken noted the US Government was “proud to support efforts” to strengthen Georgia’s economy, democracy and “ability to deter Russian aggression”.
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Georgia a happy Independence Day. Throughout the 32 years of our bilateral relationship, the United States has shown unwavering commitment to Georgia’s democratic, prosperous future, and has been among the strongest supporters of Georgia’s sovereignty and integrity. We have been proud to support efforts to strengthen Georgia’s economy, democracy, and ability to deter Russian aggression, and we reaffirm our commitment to the Georgian people and to Georgia’s future”, Blinken said.
The top US diplomat stressed the next several months would be “pivotal” in seeing Georgia’s European Union integration opportunity “become real”, in reference to the parliamentary elections coming up in October.
“The United States will continue to strongly support the aspirations of the Georgian people for a Euro-Atlantic future. We urge Georgia’s leaders to take the steps necessary to move Georgia forward in the right direction”, he noted.
Blinken further reaffirmed the US’ “firm commitment” to helping Georgia “build a secure, prosperous European democracy”.
Foreign ambassadors and international partners extended their messages of congratulation to Georgian citizens on the country’s Independence Day on Sunday.
Political leaders and top diplomats from Georgia’s partner countries on Sunday congratulated Georgian citizens on Independence Day.
The Political Council of the ruling Georgian Dream party on Friday said a “policy of blackmail and intimidation” by the United States authorities was “in contradiction to the strategic partnership” between the two countries, after the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced visa restrictions for “those responsible for undermining democracy” in Georgia.
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced a new visa restriction policy for “those responsible for undermining democracy” in Georgia, including in connection with the law on transparency of foreign influence, adopted by the ruling Georgian Dream party, as well as a comprehensive review of the cooperation between the two countries.