Georgia remains a loyal friend and reliable ally for the United States of America in our region and beyond, - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated it during the festive reception held on behalf of the Head of Government, at the State Palace of Ceremonies, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the US.
As the head of the government noted, Georgia-USA friendship is based on shared values and common interests.
The Prime Minister singled out the fact that USAID, since inception, has allocated over 1.8 billion USD to Georgia and the Georgian people. The Head of Government thanked USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman and the organization as a whole for everything that the American people have done for Georgia's development.
"Our friendship is based on shared values and common interests, and we are absolutely committed to further enhancing this robust partnership between our countries across all areas of cooperation. Georgia remains a loyal friend and reliable ally for the United States of America in our region and beyond. Georgia has been at the forefront of the fight for democratic values and global security, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with American troops in the most inhospitable hot spots around the world. Georgians take pride in our role as an indispensable partner within the Black Sea security framework. We greatly appreciate America's steadfast support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country, and our European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations", - the PM said.
