“Mr. Rubio’s message offers us grounds for optimism. We should await the progression of events, and we will fully demonstrate our openness regarding the re-establishment of the strategic partnership,” stated Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze at a briefing at the Government Administration.

According to him, Georgia aspires to renew the strategic partnership with the United States from a fresh start, guided by a specific and well-defined roadmap.

“Marco Rubio’s message gives us grounds for optimism. Our position is clear, our goal is to restore the strategic partnership with the United States from a clean slate, with a concrete roadmap. The previous administration deliberately ended and suspended this partnership through its policies. That is the goal we pursue. Mr. Rubio’s message reinforces our optimism. As for the next steps, we must wait for the development of events, and we will express our complete willingness to restore the strategic partnership,” the Prime Minister emphasised.