U.S. and Georgia discuss strategic partnership amid regional security concerns
Senior officials from the United States and Georgia met in Tbilisi to review bilateral relations and regional security amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili expressed hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will sign a peace agreement in the near future, contributing to the positive development dynamics of the South Caucasus region.
“Georgia welcomes a statement that Armenia and Azerbaijan issued on March 13, 2025 regarding the conclusion of negotiations on the terms of a peace agreement. We view this as the beginning of a significant process that will require continued joint efforts to build a peaceful, secure, sustainable, and prosperous South Caucasus region," - stated Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili at the joint press conference with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan on Tuesday during his official visit to Yerevan.
He said that the Armenia–Georgia–Azerbaijan deputy foreign ministerial meeting held on April 17 marked the beginning of a mutually beneficial trilateral cooperation process.
“Georgia remains firmly committed to the pursuit of peace and stability in the South Caucasus. We hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will soon sign the peace agreement, which will further enhance the region’s positive development trajectory and strengthen its overall appeal. Georgia is ready to expand regional cooperation in all sectors and contribute to the creation of a just and peaceful multipolar international order,” President Mikheil Kavelashvili stated.
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Senior officials from the United States and Georgia met in Tbilisi to review bilateral relations and regional security amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
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