Georgian media, citing country’s presidential administration, reports that Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eric Rubin and discussed strategic cooperation between Georgia and the U.S. in Tbilisi.
As reported, special attention was paid to the continuation of the partnership under the Strategic Cooperation Charter and ensuring the defense capability and security of Georgia.
Rubin stressed Georgia’s contribution to international security and gave thanks for the participation of the Georgian contingent in the NATO peacekeeping operation in Afghanistan.
Saakashvili reiterated that Georgia remains a priority for integration into European and Euro-Atlantic structures.