US Government approves $10.43 million grant for Georgia’s Defence Ministry

The Government of the United States will allocate a grant worth $10,431,459.90 to Georgia’s Ministry of Defence.

The decision approving the grants provided by the US Government to the Ministry of Defence of Georgia has been endorsed by a decree of the Government of Georgia, signed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

According to the decree, in line with the Government of Georgia Resolution No. 238 of July 1, 2015 - On Approval of the Rules for Coordination of Foreign Assistance in Georgia and Grant Issuance by Georgian Ministries - the US Government’s decision to transfer goods to the Ministry of Defence of Georgia under the grant programs PB-B-WFK, DT-B-WAZ, PB-B-WFJ, DT-B-WBC, and DT-B-WBA has been approved.

The total value of the transferred goods amounts to $10,431,459.90.

The decree further states that the Ministry of Defence of Georgia is authorised to receive communications equipment and other types of goods provided under the grants allocated by the US Government.

The document approving the grants is signed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.