FM Bochorishvili: Georgia still considers US a strategic partner, expects reset under new administration

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili stated that Georgia still considers the United States a strategic partner and expects a reset in relations under the new administration.

Speaking on the Imedi LIVE program, Bochorishvili emphasized the importance of US-Georgia relations for the country.

“Relations with the United States are important for Georgia. Our decision was not to suspend the strategic partnership. For us, it remains a strategically important partner. It is also important that we have some clarity on how America’s new administration views relations with Georgia,” Bochorishvili noted.

The Foreign Minister also discussed recent communications with the US Ambassador and State Department representatives.

“I have had multiple communications with the US Ambassador. The latest communication was also attended by a representative from Washington, from the State Department. Of course, the embassy represents the country and its interests, which the Ambassador has repeatedly emphasised. One more thing is important – how much does this embassy and the ambassador contribute to strengthening relations between the two countries?

Unfortunately, up to now, we must acknowledge that although the MEGOBARI Act passed by Congress was named in a way that suggests it does not reflect the official position of the executive branch or the State Department-an interpretation we can accept-it remains the only recent document concerning Georgia that has been reviewed by the United States Congress and is currently pending Senate deliberation.”

For us, the ‘MEGOBARI Act’ is not a friend act; this is not an act about friendship. We anticipate a strategic partnership, not the one described within the framework of the ‘MEGOBARI Act’ that is envisioned by its creator,” Bochorishvili declared.