The US National Defense Authorization Act signed by US President Donald Trump once again reiterates support to Georgia both on legislative and executive levels – Mamuka Bakhtadze, Georgian Prime Minister said during the briefing before the governmental sitting.

“The document is outstanding with respect to passages about Georgian national interests, regional security and NATO open door policy,” Bakhtadze said.

US President Donald Trump signed the US National Defense Authorization Act (FY19NDAA), which determines the priorities of the US Department of Defense for the 2019 fiscal year.

The document highlights the importance of increasing the frequency, scale, and scope of NATO and other multilateral exercises in the Black Sea with the participation of Ukraine and Georgia. In addition, the US Senate affirms support for the Open Door policy of NATO.