Pentagon chief meets with government of Georgia Formal meetings between Chuck Hagel, the head of the Pentagon and the leaders of Georgia began today in Georgia. Hagel held the first meeting with Defense Minister Irakli Alasania. As previously reported by VK, at the meeting with Hagel Alasania was going to coordinate plans for future US-Georgian cooperation in the military sphere, particularly a new package of defense agreements between the two countries aimed at increasing defense capabilities of Georgia. At the meeting Hagel thanked Alasania for his "contribution to the partnership and friendship that exist between the United States and Georgia."Hagel also promised to continue deepening military cooperation with Georgia. New republic's status as a partner with enhanced capabilities is a stage in its entry into NATO," Hagel said.
Formal meetings between Chuck Hagel, the head of the Pentagon and the leaders of Georgia began today in Georgia. Hagel held the first meeting with Defense Minister Irakli Alasania.
As previously reported by VK, at the meeting with Hagel Alasania was going to coordinate plans for future US-Georgian cooperation in the military sphere, particularly a new package of defense agreements between the two countries aimed at increasing defense capabilities of Georgia.
At the meeting Hagel thanked Alasania for his "contribution to the partnership and friendship that exist between the United States and Georgia."
Hagel also promised to continue deepening military cooperation with Georgia. New republic's status as a partner with enhanced capabilities is a stage in its entry into NATO," Hagel said.
