Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Senator Steve Daines.
According to the Georgian government, the meeting focused on U.S.-Georgia relations, Georgia’s role in the region, as well as the current political situation in the country.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Georgian government’s readiness to reset relations with the United States and to renew the strategic partnership.
“I reiterated the Georgian government’s commitment to resetting relations with the United States and renewing our strategic partnership, which will be based on clear, concrete guidelines and aimed at delivering tangible benefits for both nations. We highlighted Georgia’s vital role in promoting peace and stability in the region, as well as its significant transit potential. I also emphasised that Georgia offers partners valuable opportunities, including access to multi-million-dollar markets. Additionally, we discussed ongoing political processes, and I assured that political stability is maintained in Georgia, with the government serving as its guarantor,” Irakli Kobakhidze wrote on social media.
Very productive meeting with 🇺🇸 Senator @SteveDaines. We discussed the strong partnership between Georgia and the U.S., our country’s vital role in ensuring peace and stability in the region, and the current political context in Georgia.
I reaffirmed my Government’s firm… pic.twitter.com/tm7IkxcICP
— Irakli Kobakhidze (@PM_Kobakhidze) May 30, 2025
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Daines expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to meet with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to discuss ways to enhance U.S.-Georgia relations.
“The Senator affirmed Georgia’s crucial role in promoting peace and prosperity in the Caucasus and beyond, and he strongly encouraged Georgia to work closely with President Trump and his Administration to advance our mutual economic and security interests,” a post on X reads.
Senator Daines today welcomed the opportunity to meet with Georgian Prime Minister @PM_Kobakhidze to discuss strengthening U.S.-Georgia relations. The Senator affirmed Georgia’s crucial role in promoting peace and prosperity in the Caucasus and beyond, and he strongly encouraged… pic.twitter.com/uM0PKxmjlc
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) May 30, 2025
According to the Georgian government, the meeting was attended by Georgia’s First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili, Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili, and Head of Government Administration Levan Zhorzholiani.
Earlier, former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili stated that she met with Senator Steve Daines on behalf of the Resistance Platform. Zourabichvili said she provided the Senator with information about the current issues facing the country.
“He met only with us – the opposition, which is highly significant. He listened carefully not only to our concerns about internal issues and the series of legal violations we presented but also to the strategic challenges that Georgia and the region face—challenges that require considerable attention from the United States,”
Salome Zourabichvili said.
Met with U.S. Senator @SteveDaines, who is visiting the Caucasus. He listened not only to concerns about internal democratic backsliding, but also to the broader strategic threats in our region. Georgia needs and counts on stronger U.S. support – now more than ever.
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) May 30, 2025
Today, the U.S. Embassy in Georgia wrote on social media that U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Senator Steve Daines has arrived in Tbilisi “to meet with representatives of government and political parties.”
“Senator Daines plans to convey President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s top priorities, including the America-first agenda philosophy, and steps the Georgian government can take to show it is serious about improving its relationship with the United States,” the US Embassy wrote.
