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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Rob Portman to visit Georgia

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Rob Portman to visit Georgia

A Congressional delegation will visit Georgia. The information about it is reported by the US Embassy in Georgia, InterPressNews reports.  According to the US Embassy, ​​the delegation will be led by Senators Jean Shaheen and …

Georgia to receive $67 mln in grants from U.S.

Georgia to receive $67 mln in grants from U.S.

Georgia and the U.S. have signed a grant agreement earlier today through which Georgia will receive $330 million via USAID over the course of five years to promote the country’s sustainable development, create jobs, strengthen …

Georgia and U.S. discuss issues of military cooperation

Georgia and U.S. discuss issues of military cooperation

Georgian Minister of Defense Juansher Burchuladze spoke by phone with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, according to the statement posted on the U.S. Department of Defense Office's website. Both leaders noted the strength …

U.S. calls on parties in Georgia to show restraint

U.S. calls on parties in Georgia to show restraint

The U.S. Department of State has responded to current political turmoil in Georgia in regards to the possible arrest of opposition leader Nika Melia and the recent resignation of Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and called on political parties …

Georgian army buys rifles for US money

Georgian army buys rifles for US money

Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Garibashvili reported that the country's army will receive the M4 rifles. "This purchase was made in the framework of assistance in the amount of 22 mln dollars allocated by the US for the …

Leading U.S. school to be opened in Georgia

Leading U.S. school to be opened in Georgia

Webster University will open its first campus in the region in Georgia, the Georgian Business and Technology University (BTU) announced. Webster University will be located on a 2,000 square meter plot of land in Tbilisi. The …

U.S. Senate approves new ambassador to Georgia

U.S. Senate approves new ambassador to Georgia

The U.S. Senate has approved Kelly Degnan as the new ambassador to Georgia. U.S. President Donald Trump presented Californian Degnan for the role in September 2019.  The post has …

Garibashvili holds meeting with Norquist at Pentagon

Garibashvili holds meeting with Norquist at Pentagon

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist met with Georgian Minister of Defense Irakli Garibashvili at the Pentagon to discuss the strategic partnership between Washington and Tbilisi, the Pentagon press …

Conti International LLC quits Anaklia port project

Conti International LLC quits Anaklia port project

The representatives of US Conti International LLC denied reports that the organization intends to cooperate with the Anaklia Development Consortium, which is constructing a deep-sea port in Georgia. Earlier, Levan Akhvlediani, head of …

U.S. ship Porter enters Batumi after Odessa

U.S. ship Porter enters Batumi after Odessa

The U.S. ship Porter (DDG 78) has arrived in Georgia’s Batumi for a port visit today, the U.S. Embassy to Georgia reported. "The visit serves to highlight the continued cooperation between the U.S. and Georgia by …

Trump nominates U.S. ambassador to Georgia

Trump nominates U.S. ambassador to Georgia

U.S. President Donald Trump has presented Californian Kelly Degnan for the role of the new U.S. ambassador to Georgia. Degnan currently serves as the political advisor to the Commander of United States …