First Vice PM: new US administration's priorities fully aligned with Georgian Gov't's vision, creating strong basis for cooperation

Levan Davitashvili, the First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, on Monday said the priorities of the new United States administration were fully aligned with the vision of the Georgian Government, which he stressed was creating a solid foundation for cooperation.

In his remarks, Davitashvili emphasised his recent meeting with the United States Ambassador Robin Dunnigan, noting that the discussions focused on deepening cooperation, including in economic matters.

“There is a new administration in the United States with new priorities, goals, and objectives, including an ideology that is fully in line with the ideology, values, and vision of our Government. These prerequisites create a good foundation for us to build cooperation, and the strategic cooperation agreement that exists between the two countries, which, unfortunately, the previous administration suspended and damaged our relations, somewhat hindering this dynamic in time, will certainly be restored and renewed. I hope that we can move to a qualitatively new stage”, the First Vice PM said.

While acknowledging that this progress will take time due to the numerous priorities of the new US administration and global challenges, Davitashvili emphasised the positive dialogue.

“The new administration has many priorities, and Georgia is not one of the world’s largest economies. The US faces numerous global challenges that are aligned with its national interests. Therefore, patience is necessary. At the same time, we still feel the inertia from the previous administration. The ‘MEGOBARI Act’ is a continuation of that inertia”, he continued.

Davitashvili expressed hope that the MEGOBARI Act would not be adopted. He noted that there were politicians in both the House of Representatives and the Senate who were opposing the Act and were supporting the strengthening, restoration, rebooting, and development of economic and other relations between Georgia and the United States.