Prime Minister Meets with US Congressman Will Hurd

The US-Georgia strategic partnership, Georgia’s democratic reforms, prospects of deepening bilateral trade and economic relations, and Georgia’s important role in ensuring international security were the key topics discussed during today’s meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and US Congressman Will Hurd.

The parties discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to Georgia-US relations.  The Head of Government emphasized the importance of the strategic cooperation between the US and Georgia, pointing out 2017 as exemplary in the US-Georgia partnership.

The discussion also involved Georgia’s progress toward European and Euro-Atlantic integration, with special emphasis on the success of the country’s democratic reforms.  The parties underscored the positive dynamics of Georgia’s economic development, and the congressman commended the country’s favorable investment and business environment.

PM Kvirikashvili and Congressman Hurd paid special attention to security challenges and emphasized the importance of joint efforts to overcome them.  According to the Congressman, the US greatly appreciates Georgia’s significant contribution to global security.  The conversation also covered the regional state of affairs.

The Head of Government provided Congressman Hurd with information about the human rights, humanitarian, and security situation in the occupied territories.

The American side reaffirmed the firm support of the US for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the country’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration.

The meeting at the Administration of the Government was attended by Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Dimitry Kumsishvili, First Deputy Foreign Minister Davit Zalkaliani, and the Prime Minister’s Foreign Adviser Tedo Japaridze.