Georgian Gov’t Administration Head, US Department of State representative discuss Georgian Gov’t’s steps to strengthen transit, connectivity roles

Steps taken by the Georgian Government to strengthen the country’s transit and connectivity functions were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Levan Zhorzholiani, the Head of the Georgian Government Administration, and Jonathan Askonas, a representative of the United States Department of State.

Zhorzholiani provided the US side with information about the major investments the Government of Georgia is making in railway, road, and port infrastructure to develop these functions.

The Head of the Government Administration noted that the Georgian Government was not satisfied with the current level of relations with the United States and once again confirmed its readiness to renew the strategic partnership from a clean slate and with a clear roadmap.

The meeting also discussed Georgia’s position regarding the so-called Trump Route.

It was noted that the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) could have a potentially positive effect on the region in terms of the security guarantees provided by the US side for the movement of cargo.

The meeting also focused on the importance of efforts by the Trump administration to establish peace in the region.

Georgia’s role in the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan was also positively assessed.