“We had an extensive meeting at the U.S. State Department that covered all aspects of cooperation between Georgia and America. While we addressed the challenges that have affected our relations in recent years, the primary focus was on the prospects for collaboration, where the positions of the new U.S. administration and Georgia align completely,” stated Levan Davitashvili, Georgia’s First Vice PM, who is in Washington with the Finance Minister and the President of the National Bank.

Davitashvili noted that productive meetings took place at international financial organizations regarding funding opportunities for Georgia. He emphasized the importance of securing continuous international support for significant projects in the country. Additionally, he highlighted that maintaining a close dialogue with the new administration during their visit is equally vital.

“We are conducting bilateral meetings in parallel, primarily with relevant agencies, starting with the State Department. It’s crucial to establish clear political positions as a prerequisite for various forms of cooperation, including economic initiatives,” Davitashvili explained.

The First Vice Prime Minister expressed the Georgian government’s commitment to fostering cooperation based on a positive agenda and identifying paths for mutually beneficial engagement. He stated that these directions should culminate in specific action plans.

“There was unanimous support for this approach, particularly from the State Department, which aligns with the vision of the current administration. We discussed numerous areas during our meeting at the State Department, and the dialogue continued with key agencies, including the Commerce and Treasury Departments. We will also meet with the U.S. Trade Representative and continue discussions at the White House, maintaining close communication with many representatives of the administration on various issues,” the First Vice-Premier noted.

Davitashvili also pointed out that the new U.S. administration has been in office for less than three months, meaning many policies are still in formation, an observation made throughout the meetings.