2018-09-18
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of Foreign Relations Sub-Committee of US Senate today.
Head of the Government of Georgia expressed his gratitude to the US Senator for his active support towards Georgia, for his contribution leading to a consistent focus on Georgia within the current agenda of US Senate.
It was the initiative of Sen. Graham himself that resulted in a Bill on Increased Budget for Georgia drafted by the Foreign Relations Sub-Committee.
Sen. Graham praised the current democratic reforms implemented in Georgia. He underlined the significant progress made towards democracy and institutional building. He also noted that Georgia leads in the region with these achievements.
Chairman of the Foreign Relations Sub-Committee reaffirmed the visiting leader on the US support towards sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. He praised steps made by the country for strengthening its defense capability and stressed the significance of US-Georgia cooperation in the areas of defense and security.
Senator also expressed his support to the integration of Georgia in the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) and thanked the authorities of the country for the engagement in international peace-keeping missions. Prime Minister of Georgia and US Senator discussed the prospects of intensified cooperation in various sectors of the two countries.
Senator Graham pledged to further and active support of Georgia.