Georgian PM, US Under Secretary of State discuss “strategic partnership”

The meeting also highlighted “challenges arising in the recent period”, the Government Administration said.Photo: Government's Administration.

Agenda.ge, 13 Jul 2024 - 11:02, Tbilisi,Georgia

The “strategic partnership” and years-long “successful cooperation” between Georgia and the United States were discussed on Friday by the country’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Uzra Zeya, the US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, who is on an official visit to Georgia.

The meeting also highlighted “challenges arising in the recent period”, the Government Administration said.

Held interesting talks with the Under Secretary Ms. Uzra Zeya @UnderSecStateJ on the dynamics of 🇬🇪 -🇺🇸 relations. Stressed the need for rebooting & improving our bilateral partnership in pursuit of delivering the benefits of our strategic partnership. Discussed pre-election… pic.twitter.com/yfhFeyCSjO
— Irakli Kobakhidze (@PM_Kobakhidze) July 12, 2024

The PM confirmed his Government's commitment to “rejuvenating” bilateral relations, pointing out the “special importance” attached, in this process, to “reciprocal steps and pragmatic, rational and fair approaches”.

The officials also reviewed the upcoming parliamentary elections in October and the electoral environment in Georgia. Kobakhidze emphasised that “free, fair, and transparent” elections and a “pluralistic” electoral environment would be ensured in the country.