The
Vice President met today with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi
Kvirikashvili at the White House. The two leaders affirmed the strength
of the U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership that has
continued to grow stronger for 25 years and emphasized the importance
of Georgia's significant contributions to global security. In
particular, the Vice President expressed his deep gratitude for the
sacrifices of the Georgian people to include 31 Georgian
service members who have given their lives fighting alongside NATO
forces in Afghanistan. The Vice President reiterated the
Administration's steadfast commitment to Georgia's sovereignty and
territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. The Vice President praised the Prime Minister's leadership on political
and economic reforms and reaffirmed U.S. support for Georgia's decision
to pursue integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions, including NATO.
The leaders also pledged to explore ways
to continue to enhance their economic and trade relations.
Source: The White House, Office of the Vice President
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