US Ambassador says she will “strongly support” Georgia's role in Middle Corridor
Robin Dunnigan, the Ambassador of the United States to Georgia, on Wednesday told the Georgian Parliament strengthening economic ties between the countries was a “top priority”. Photo: Parliament
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Robin Dunnigan, the Ambassador of the United States to Georgia, on Wednesday told the Georgian Parliament strengthening economic ties between the countries was a “top priority”, and pledged “strong support” for Georgia’s role in the Middle Corridor logistics route.
By the time I leave this country, I want to be able to say that there is more bilateral trade and investment in our country than ever before [...] Some of you know I am an economic officer by background, and I have spent most of my career building economic relationships between countries. Last year, our bilateral trade reached a historic high of $2 billion, but for me, it's not enough”, Dunnigan told MPs.
She noted $50 million had been invested for constructing a terminal at Poti Port on the Black Sea, which she said had increased Georgia's capacity as a link to connect Central Asia with Europe.
We will continue to do work like this to support Georgia as it cements itself as a logistics hub in the Middle Corridor”, Dunnigan said in reference to the route connecting the two regions through the South Caucasus.
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The Ambassador also mentioned the US had provided over $6 billion in assistance to Georgia over the past 32 years.
The US has been one of, if not the strongest, supporter of Georgia, and we will continue to be [...] In June, I will lead a delegation of Georgian companies to [...] participate in SelectUSA, which is our premier investment and economic conference”, she added.
Dunnigan also highlighted her country’s commitment to support Georgia’s “unique and rich” cultural heritage.
Robin Dunnigan, the United States Ambassador to Georgia, on Wednesday highlighted her Government’s support for Georgia and its transition to becoming a European Union member state.
Robin Dunnigan, the Ambassador of the US to Georgia, on Wednesday said her country had been “one of, if not the strongest supporter” of Georgia over the past 32 years and would continue to do so.
The strategic cooperation between Georgia and the United States and prospects for its strengthening were discussed on Friday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Robin Dunnigan, the Ambassador of the US to the country.
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Friday said the Government was ready to “take all necessary steps” to elevate its trade and investment partnership with the United States and its business community to a “new level”.
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday said the Government’s goal was to transform the “long-term strategic partnership” with the United States into “concrete economic and people-to-people” relations in areas including visa-free travel, direct flights and investments.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday said he would welcome introduction of visa-free travel for Georgian citizens by the United States Government, adding the move would “not create any challenges” for the US’ migration policy.