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Official Tbilisi is aiming to establish a genuine and meaningful strategic partnership with Washington.
These remarks were made by Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili.
According to the minister, the so-called "MEGOBARI Act" runs counter to Georgia’s interests and cannot serve as a basis for Georgia-U.S. relations.
“Tbilisi seeks a strategic partnership with the U.S. that requires direct and meaningful dialogue. Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen stated at the Helsinki Commission hearing in September that the Senate has not adopted the ‘MEGOBARI Act’ and will not do so. He added that there are some issues, likely related to major business and port matters,” the minister emphasised.
Bochorishvili also noted that Georgia has already outlined its interests and proposals for future cooperation with the U.S. “The process of rebuilding relations with the U.S. is ongoing, but the political space remains open. We are discussing signals coming from Washington and expect a clear framework to be established for relations with Georgia,” she added.
The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
NATO leaders are unveiling multi-billion-dollar arms deals in Ankara as President Donald Trump joins the summit, highlighting Europe's increased defence spending amid tensions over Russia and Iran, and following years of U.S. criticism of the alliance.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
Massive crowds are gathering in the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's slain former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, as part of a week-long farewell. His son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has yet to make a public appearance.
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Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to seek a new presidential term under the country's newly adopted constitution. It's after a referendum on the constitution in March reset presidential term limits - a move that could extend his time in power.
Pakistan's military on Monday linked cross-border militancy, hybrid threats and water security during the 276th Corps Commanders' Conference, reaffirming continued intelligence-based counterterrorism operations and support for the government's position on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
Ramzan Kadyrov has been left off the ruling United Russia party's election list for Chechnya for the first time since 2007, fuelling fresh speculation about his political future and succession plans.
Afghanistan's disaster authority says it and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are seeking to expand cooperation on emergency response as the country continues to face floods, earthquakes, drought and the long-term threat from mines and unexploded ordnance.
The Green Climate Fund has approved a $30 million climate adaptation project for Tajikistan to help 73,500 people strengthen food security, protect water resources and build more resilient rural livelihoods.
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