CDA Elizabeth Rood Participated in School Ribbon-cutting ceremonies in Kvemo Kartli (September 20) Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood joined the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), MCA-Georgia, Georgian government senior leadership, and members of the local authorities in a ceremony dedicated to the reopening of two schools in Kvemo Kartli, Georgia: Rustavi # 4 and Gardabani #4 Public Schools. In her address to guests, Chargé d’Affaires ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Education, News
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood, together with the Millennium Challenge Corporation COO and San Diego State University President Welcome New Students at Convocation in Tbilisi (September 19) Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood joined San Diego State University (SDSU), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), MCA-Georgia, and Georgian government senior leadership to welcome 230 rising freshmen at San Diego State University in Georgia, a top U.S. university ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 September, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Education, News
A New Academic Year in newly reconstructed schools in Adjara Region (September 17) On September 17, A/DCM Jeffrey Reneau participated in the inaugural ceremony marking the reconstruction of the public school in Dzentsmani, Adjara Autonomous Republic. US EUCOM’s Humanitarian Assistance Program provided funding for a complete renovation of Dzentmani and partial renovation of Zeda-Kvirike public schools ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Embassy, News
International Day of Democracy (September 15) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2018 On this International Day of Democracy, the United States reaffirms its unwavering belief in democracy as the form of government with the greatest capacity to advance peace, prosperity, and security, and to safeguard the universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell’s opening remarks at the Tbilisi International Conference (September 12) In many ways, the topic of Georgia and the West is much broader and much easier because I would say, as I had said in April and I will continue to say, that Georgia will be in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, Key Officials, News
| Tags: Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell
Russia-backed Sham Elections in Ukraine (September 12) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 12, 2018 The United States condemns the announcement of a plan to conduct “elections” in the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.” Given the continued control of these territories by the Russian Federation, genuine elections are inconceivable, and grossly contravene Russia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Under Secretary Thompson’s interview with Tabula’s Tamara Chergoleishvili (September 11) Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Andrea Thompson’s interview with Tabula’s Tamara Chergoleishvili on top of her remarks at the 4th Tbilisi International Conference – “World in 2018: Upside Down?” CHERGOLEISHVILI: Are there any plans to restart talks about arms control with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials, News
| Tags: Under Secretary Thompson
On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks (September 10) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC September 10, 2018 Tomorrow we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago on September 11. Tomorrow also marks six years since the tragic loss in Libya of Ambassador J. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Assistant Secretary Mitchell Travel to Tbilisi and Skopje (September 10) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 10, 2018 Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell will travel to Europe from September 11 to 14. On September 11, he will arrive in Tbilisi, Georgia, where he will meet with senior ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Joint Statement on Libya on the Situation in Tripoli (September 1) The Governments of France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the continued escalation of violence in and around Tripoli that has caused many casualties and continues to endanger the lives of innocent civilians. We reiterate that the targeting of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
USS Carney Enters Batumi Port (August 23) The USS Carney (DDG 64), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer from the United States’ Navy 6th Fleet, will make a port visit in Batumi, Georgia, on August 23-25, 2018. The USS Carney’s visit reaffirms the United States’ commitment to strengthening ties with NATO allies and partners such ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: USS Carney
OPIC EVP Meets with Prime Minister Bakhtadze to Promote U.S. Investment in Georgia (August 15) TBILISI, GEORGIA – Executive Vice President of the U.S. government’s Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) David Bohigian and other U.S. government officials met today with Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze. The purpose of the visit is to promote U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Samegrelo Hazelnut Drying Factory Opening (August 8) Question about the event CDA Elizabeth Rood: The government of the United States of America has been investing in Georgia’s hazelnut sector since 2010 through USAID. We have a great partnership with the Georgian government and the private sector. This new facility offers very important services ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 August, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
Joint statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia 10 years since the Russian military invasion of Georgia (August 7) This statement is made on behalf of Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States of America. We reaffirm our full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
U.S. Embassy Statement on the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Georgia (August 7) Ten years ago today, Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia. The conflict resulted in hundreds of casualties, displaced thousands of civilians from their homes, and marked the start of a devastating occupation of 20 percent of Georgia’s territory. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 August, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
| Tags: August War 2008, Russian Invasion of Georgia
Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs visits Georgia (July 10) Marie Royce, Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs arrived in Tbilisi for an official two-day visit. During her visit, A/S Royce met with the Minister of Education, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, and distinguished alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs and cultural assistance beneficiaries. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 July, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Key Officials, News
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Reneau at the GFSIS’ graduation ceremony (July 10) Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Reneau congratulated graduates of the National Security and Public Policy Advanced Program organized by the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS) and welcomed a new cohort last night by saying “You are building the institutions of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 July, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, News
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media (July 9) CDA Rood: We here at the American Embassy are shocked and deeply saddened at the tragic killing of Ryan Smith, Lora Smith, and their son in the Khada valley. We join with all of the members of the American community as well as with the many, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 July, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
| Tags: Smith Family
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the 4th of July Celebration at IBSU (July 4) Q-n about today’s event CDA Elizabeth Rood: I’m very happy to be celebrating America’s Independece day here, at the International Black Sea University along with our friends and partners. Q-n about the importance of independence day and how Americans celebrate it CDA ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 July, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
USDA strengthens trade linkages with Georgia via science-based research (June 29) The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues fostering collaboration and networking through its Borlaug Fellowship Program to improve agricultural productivity and trade through science-based research. Maia Metreveli, a researcher at the Richard Lugar Public Health Research Center and head of the Risk Assessment Division at the Scientific Research Center of Agriculture ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 June, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, News
| Tags: USDA
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the National Infection Prevention and Control Stakeholder’s Meeting (July 27) Q-n about the importance of the program and the involvement of the U.S. Embassy CDA Rood: The United States Embassy, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is assisting the Government of Georgia to implement best practices in infection ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Health Issues, News
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the Tbilisi Tolerance and Inclusion Week Dance Performance (June 23) Q-n about the event CDA Elizabeth Rood: The U.S. Embassy is proud to support tolerance and inclusion week. We believe that all Georgians should feel included and valued, and have an opportunity to participate fully in society. Today’s performance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 June, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, News
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on Georgian conflict (June 20) Press Statement Geneva, June 20, 2018 At the forty-fourth round of the Geneva International Discussion (GID) in the conflict in Georgia, June 19-20, the United States reiterated its support for Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Geneva International Discussions, Georgian conflict
Assistant Secretary Mitchell’s Remarks at Carnegie Europe (June 20) Thank you Tomas for that very warm introduction. And I can tell you that the feelings are entirely mutual. I appreciate the friendship that I’ve developed with Tomas over the years and have great respect for him as an intellectual and former policy maker, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Assistant Secretary Mitchell
Assistant Secretary Mitchell’s Remarks at The Prague European Summit (June 20) I can’t tell you how delighted I am to be in Prague. Prague really holds a special place in my heart. I have built a lot of friendships here over the years. I see several friendly faces in the audience, people that I’ve ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Assistant Secretary Mitchell, Prague European Summit
Rear Admiral Paul Verrastro visit to Georgia (June 19) Today, European Command Director of Logistics, Rear Admiral Paul Verrastro visited the Emergency Management Service (EMS) and met Mr. Giorgi Mghebrishvili, Director of the Service to discuss ongoing structural and legislative changes as well as support that the US Department of Defense provides to EMS to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News
| Tags: EUCOM ODC
Narcotics Canine Program (June 19) INL-Georgia continues its support and partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs Patrol Police with the donation of two Toyota LC-78 vehicles for the Canine Drug Interdiction Program. These specially outfitted vehicles will deploy to the airports in Kutaisi and Batumi to safely transport the drug interdiction canines to/from the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
Inclusive Hip-Hop Dance Group Promotes Disability Rights (June 18) TBILISI, June 18, 2018—The U.S. Embassy has brought the multi-national hip-hop dance group Ill-Abilities to Georgia June 18-23 as part of a one-week campaign called “Tolerance and Inclusion Week.” Ill-Abilities will perform with Georgian dancers from the Georgian National Wheelchair Dancesport Federation. All events are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 June, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
Chargé d’affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Georgia’s European Way Conference (June 14) Q-n about the event CDA Rood: This conference is called Georgia’s European Way and the United States has a presence at this conference because we firmly and deeply support Georgia’s choice for Euro-Atlantic integration. We consider that choice irreversible and we do a great deal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s comment to media at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Rustavi American Corner (June 13) Q-n about the event CDA Rood: I am very happy to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Rustavi American Corner and the opening of a new and renovated space. American Corners throughout Georgia provide good programming and information, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit (June 12) President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Hybrid Warfare Symposium (June 12) Q-n about the importance of today’s event Elizabeth Rood: Hybrid threats are very real danger to Georgia, to NATO, to our allies and partners. Those who use hybrid threats seek to undermine unity among our neighbors and our partners and our alliances, and they ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting (June 11) Capella Hotel Singapore 9:08 A.M. SGT Q Mr. President, how do you feel (inaudible)? PRESIDENT TRUMP: I feel really great. We’re going to have a great discussion and, I ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Teachers’ Conference (June 9) Q-n about the event CDA Elizabeth Rood: I am pleased to recognize the commitment of Georgian teachers to strengthening their skills in teaching STEM subjects. The U.S. government’s Millenium Challenge Corporation is financing this conference as part of its $140 million investment in Georgian education. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 June, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell’s speech at the Heritage Foundation (as prepared) (June 6) Anchoring the Western Alliance Good morning everyone. I’d like to thank Heritage Foundation for inviting me to speak today. I have followed Heritage’s research for years and appreciate the work that its scholars ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
SABIT “Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Residential and Commercial Construction” program announcement If you work in residential or commercial real estate development or construction projects, we are seeking applicants for head engineers, construction managers, financial decision makers, and building material suppliers and distributors to participate in an upcoming Special American Business Internship Training ‘s (SABIT’s) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Statement to Media at MCC-Funded School Rehabilitation in Vani (May 31) I am very happy to be here in Vani today to announce the beginning of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s final phase of school renovations. The renovation of the Vani school is part of $140 million investment that the Millennium Challenge Corporation is making ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 May, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Statement to Media in Abasha (May 31) It is a great honor for me today to visit Abasha and to see how the National Food Agency of Georgia is carrying out work to control the brown marmorated stink bug or the parosana. This is a very, very dangerous pest that has done a great ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 May, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
Statement on Georgian Territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (May 30) The United States strongly condemns the Syrian regime’s intention to establish diplomatic relations with the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These regions are part of Georgia. The United States’ position on Abkhazia and South Ossetia is unwavering. We fully support Georgia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Abkhazia, South Ossetia
Remarks by President Trump at a Memorial Day Ceremony (May 28) Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everyone. Thank you very much. What an honor. Secretary Mattis — AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: And I love you, too. (Laughter.) General Dunford, Joint Chiefs, members ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement by Secretary Pompeo: Georgia National Day (May 26) On behalf of the Government of the United States, I would like to wish the Government of Georgia and the Georgian people a joyous Independence Day. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, the first independent Georgian state in modern ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Calling Russia To Account for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 (May 25) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 25, 2018 We strongly support the decisions by the Netherlands and Australia to call Russia to account for its role in the July 2014 downing of Malaysia Flight #17 (MH-17) over eastern Ukraine and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Reneau’s comments to media at the EU4Energy South Caucasus High-Level Policy Talks (May 25) Q-n: How would you assess Georgia’s energy market; how is it developing? A/DCM Reneau: I think it’s very important to note that Georgia’s energy sector has a lot of potential; there’s a lot of opportunity ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
Readout of Vice President Mike Pence’s Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili (May 23) Vice President Mike Pence met today with Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili of the Republic of Georgia. The Vice President welcomed Prime Minister Kvirikashvili to the Vice President’s Residence as a follow up to Vice President Pence’s trip to Georgia last year. Both affirmed the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
Female NASCAR driver promotes women’s empowerment (May 21) TBILISI, May 21, 2018—The U.S. Embassy will bring NASCAR racecar driver Jennifer Jo Cobb to Georgia May 27-June 2 as part of a one-week campaign called “Women Can Do Anything.” Media outlets are invited to join Jennifer Cobb, Georgian female race car drivers, and Chargé d’Affaires ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy (May 21) Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018 MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Remarks at the 2018 Plenary Session of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership (May 21) Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili Treaty Room Washington, DC May 21, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning. Good morning, Prime Minister. Welcome and congratulations on your hundredth anniversary of your independence. That’s a major milestone along the way. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Civic and Tech through English Language (CTEL) Conference held in Batumi (May 20) On May 19-20 PH International hosted the U.S. Embassy funded Civic and Tech through English Language (CTEL) Program Final Conference in Batumi. The conference aimed at sharing the lessons learned and best practices accumulated throughout the program and gathered over 120 English ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 May, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News
On May 17 and 18, Commander, U.S. European Command (EUCOM), General Curtis M. Scaparrotti visited Georgia to formally recognize the start of the Georgia Defense Readiness Program(GDRP). General Scaparrotti also with senior Georgian leaders to reaffirm the U.S.’ commitment to Georgia’s sovereignty and aspirations to become a member of NATO. The GDRP ceremony was held atthe Georgian Armed Forces Vaziani Military ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Georgia
Georgia has taken great steps in recent years to protect the independence of its judiciary. The U.S. Government supports Parliament and its efforts to provide a legal framework that discourages improper judicial influence and informal governance. To foster greater public trust, we urge the government to adopt a transparent legal framework. This framework should guide ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, News, U.S. & Georgia
Secretary’s Remarks: On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (May 17) Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC The United States stands for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. Our nation was founded on the bedrock principle that we are all created equal – and that every person ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AND NATO SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG BEFORE EXPANDED BILATERAL MEETING Cabinet Room 2:25 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. And today I’m honored to welcome Secretary General Stoltenberg back to the White House as we prepare for the upcoming NATO Summit in July. That will be both interesting and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s comment made to media following a meeting with members of the High Council of Justice of Georgia (May 16) Q-n about the content of the CDA’s meeting with the High Council of Justice and the challenges facing Georgia’s judiciary CDA Elizabeth Rood: The development of the rule of law in Georgia has been ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
USDA supports the implementation of SPS requirement under the DCFTA in Georgia (May 14) During May 4 – 15, 2018 U.S. Department of Agriculture experts conducted a series of activities to help implement international SPS standards by strengthening the private veterinary sector. The Veterinarians Regional Associations (VRAs) platform for Animal Health in Georgia was ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, News
It is with great sadness that the U.S. Embassy confirms the passing of one of its employees, Mark Mitchell, in a motor vehicle accident on May 6. Local authorities are investigating. Mark was an invaluable member of the USAID team and his absence is deeply felt. The U.S. Embassy community expresses its heartfelt condolences to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, News
Statement on Closure of Controlled Crossing Points in Russian Occupied Georgian Territory of South Ossetia (May 8) Heather Nauert, Spokesperson The United States is concerned by the decision of de facto South Ossetian authorities to temporarily close controlled crossing points in Georgia along the administrative boundary line in the Russian-occupied territory of South Ossetia. These ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
ParaShoot – Short Film Marathon throughout the Georgia (May 7) The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi is proud to partner with the NGO Democracy Lab to launch ParaShoot, a short film challenge open to professional and first-time filmmakers throughout Georgia who want to use film to improve their country. The goal of the marathon is to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Embassy, News, Press Releases
| Tags: ParaShoot
Assistant Secretary A. Wes Mitchell’s Remarks at the NATO-Georgia Public Diplomacy Forum (May 1) AS DELIVERED Well, thank you Mr. Prsdient, Mr. Prime Minster, Mr. Foreign Minister, Mr. Chairman. I am very happy to be here this morning. I had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Kvirikashvili in March, and he asked me to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News
| Tags: Assistant Secretary A. Wes Mitchell’, NATO-Georgia Public Diplomacy Forum
Assistant Secretary A. Wess Mitchell’s statement to media during his visit to the administrative boundary line at Odzisi, Dusheti District (May 1) Dr. A. Wess Mitchell: Thank you for being here this morning. Ten years ago there was a war here and I am here today to remind the Russian Government that the world has not forgotten ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 May, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: ABL, Assistant Secretary A. Wess Mitchell, Dusheti District, Odzisi
Assistant Secretary Dr. A. Wess Mitchell’s remarks at the Joint Statement with Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikheil Janelidze (Apr 30) Thank you, Foreign Minister Janelidze, for those kind words. I’m very happy to be in Tbilisi. It was important to me to come to Georgia on the sidelines of the NATO Ministerial to send a very clear and direct message ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
African-American opera singer Grace Bumbry visits Tbilisi (April 30) TBILISI, April 30, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to bring African-American opera singer Grace Bumbry to Tbilisi as one of the judges for Opera Crown, the first international voice competition in Tbilisi, Hosted by the Opera and Ballet State Theater and partially sponsored ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 April, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News, Press Releases
REMARKS: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo At a Press Availability (April 27) NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s truly been an honor to be here in Brussels today. I received a very warm welcome from my counterparts. It’s never good to be late on your first day of work, and so ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Inaugural Ceremony for the Dmanisi Youth Medical Education Center (April 26) On Wednesday, April 25th, the U.S. EUCOM Humanitarian Assistance Program with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a newly constructed medical facility for youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses in Dmanisi, Georgia. The project inauguration ceremony was attended by two Georgian Members of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 April, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the 11th Battalion Deployment Ceremony (April 24) Q-n about the event CDA Rood: It is a great honor for me today to attend this ceremony in which we send off to Afghanistan the brave Georgian soldiers of the 11th Battalion along with the American sailors and Marines of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the U.S. Embassy Earth Day Event (April 22) Q-n about the event CDA Rood: Today we celebrate Earth Day. This is the day when we take care of our environment, and today I am here together with the Mayor of Tbilisi to celebrate Earth Day. We know that air pollution is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Environment, News
We are a nation founded on the belief that every person is endowed with inalienable rights. Promoting and defending these rights is central to who we are as a country. The 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (The Human Rights Reports) document the status of human rights and worker rights in nearly 200 countries and territories. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 April, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News
| Tags: Human Rights Report for 2017
U.S. Embassy Earth Day Celebration (April 20) TBILISI, April 20, 2016 – Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood and Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 13:00, at a U.S. Embassy event at Autotest Georgien (127 Tbilisi – Senaki Highway). The theme of this year’s Earth Day celebration ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Earth Day 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s comment to media on the margins of a Georgian Government meeting on the “Step for Better a Future” peace initiative (April 18) Q-n about Step for Better a Future project for the occupied territories of Georgia and how the Embassy plans to support it Elizabeth Rood: The United States, first of all, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Conference – Support for the Prevention of Violence Against Women in Georgia (April 18) Q-n about the event CDA Elizabeth Rood: The United States’ Embassy has number of programs in Georgia that seek to strengthen civil society through empowering women and strengthening women’s voice and involvement. And, one of the ways ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
| Tags: CDA Elizabeth Rood, Prevention of Violence Against Women in Georgia
Holding Russia Accountable for Chemical Weapons Use in Salisbury, UK (April 18) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 18, 2018 Today, the UN Security Council and the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) met to discuss the OPCW’s recent findings related to the March 4 use of a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Peace Corps G-18 Arrival Ceremony (April 17) Q-n about the event CDA Elizabeth Rood: The eighteenth group of 68 Peace Corps Trainees has arrived to Georgia this afternoon. They will be going through an intensive, eleven-week training focused on language, culture, and technical skills. After successfully completing the training, they will be sworn-in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Peace Corps
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s comment to media during the tour of the Anaklia deep sea port construction (April 16) Q-n: Question about the Freedom House report and how it was “perceived as biased against the Georgian Government” CDA Rood: Freedom House is an independent organization and they have completed their report according to their own criteria. I will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
68 New Peace Corps Volunteers Arrive in Georgia (April 16) On April 17, 68 new American Peace Corps Volunteers will arrive in Tbilisi to perform two years of volunteer service in Georgia. The new volunteers make up the eighteenth group of volunteers who have come to serve in Georgia since 2001. Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Joined by Allies, President Trump Takes Action to End Syria’s Chemical Weapons Attacks (April 14) The devastating images that emerged from Douma, Syria, on April 7 reveal the unique and gruesome danger that chemical weapons pose to the world. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s latest attack on innocent civilians violated his regime’s obligations under international ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Embassy Statement on the ”A Step to a Better Future” Peace Initiative by the Georgian Government (April 4) The United States welcomes Georgia’s release of a package of proposals intended to improve connectivity across the Administrative Boundary Lines. These measures help address the needs of the most vulnerable populations on both sides of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
Enhancing University Research and Entrepreneurial skills in Georgia Application Deadline: 27 April 2018 Ilia State University with the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego State University in California, U.S.A. are looking for innovative and dedicated beneficiaries for the entrepreneurial training program, which is part of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia program PAVING THE WAY ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News
United States Welcomes Georgia Peace Initiative (April 4) Statement by Heather Nauert The United States welcomes Georgia’s package of proposals to improve the lives of people living in Georgia’s regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These measures help address the needs of the most vulnerable populations on both sides of the Administrative Boundary Lines and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s comments to media at International Black Sea University (April 2) Q-n about today’s event CDA Rood: I am here today to visit the International Black Sea University. Since 1995, the International Black Sea University has provided high quality education to Georgian students. It is one of the largest and strongest private universities in Georgia, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s comments to media at the Economic Policy Research Institute essay contest award ceremony (March 30) Q-n about the Economic Policy Research Institute essay contest winners CDA Rood: Today’s event was part of a very exciting project in which school children all across Georgia are learning civic education through the grant that we have ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia (March 29) Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation At the forty-third round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia, March 27-28, the United States condemned the tragic death of Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili following his arrest and detention in South Ossetia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Holding Russia Accountable for Its Destabilizing Behavior (March 26) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 26, 2018 On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives at risk and resulted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Book Donation Ceremony (March 21) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: We wanted to pay tribute to Georgia, we wanted to pay tribute to this library here. This is something that both Francesca and I together wanted to do, and of course we know its March, it is Women’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Q-n about the event Elizabeth Rood: We know that everywhere where women are included in the workplace and where women have greater economic opportunity there is greater prosperity for all, and for that reason the United States is very pleased through the Millennium Challenge Corporation and through other programs of the United States’ government to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, News
Q-n about the importance of the USS Oak Hill visit to Batumi Ambassador Kelly: I think this is yet another example of the United States’ support of Georgia’s sovereignty and independence. This is the largest ship that has come to Batumi. This ship is a great symbol of the ability of the United States to project power all over the globe. It is not ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Oak Hill, Ossetia
Media comments made by Deputy Commander of the Amphibious Ready Group Brian Finman (March 17) Good morning! My name is Caption Brian Finman, I am Deputy Commander of the Amphibious Ready Group. The USS Oak Hill is one of our three ships. I have been embarked while the ship is operating in the Black Sea. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: USS Oak Hill
USS Oak Hill Arrives in Batumi (March 17) The U.S. 6th Fleet USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) will arrive in Batumi for a port visit March 17 as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. This will be the ship’s first visit to Georgia. While in the Black Sea, the Oak Hill will conduct port visits ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Ambassador Kelly’s Comments to Media at Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee (March 12) Q-n about the Ambassador’s meeting with the Foreign Relations Committee Ambassador Kelly: I very much enjoyed speaking to the members of the Foreign Relations Committee. I talked about U.S. policy and our very strong support for the path that Georgia is on towards ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Comments to Media at Gelati Monastery (March 9) Q-n about Ambassador Kelly’s visit to Gelati Ambassador Kelly: I have a lot of reasons to feel proud to represent my country in Georgia, but I think one of the things I am most proud of is the support that we have been able ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Women in Policing Conference (March 6) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: I am very happy to have participated in the opening of this conference. This is the third conference that I have participated in. This is a great way, I think, for Georgia to showcase itself as a platform for regional projects, and it is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
I feel very honored today to address 250 police officers representing 13 countries. As a woman who has raised a family while pursuing a career, like many of you, I know the challenges of doing two full-time jobs at once. Yet your positions as police officers place additional burdens on you at work and at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Speeches
| Tags: DCM Rood, DCM Rood's Speech, Deputy Chief of Mission, Elizabeth Rood, Women in Policing
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media Following Meeting with Opposition Leaders (March 5) Q-n about the meeting and whether Tatunashvili’s death was discussed Ambassador Ian Kelly: I think you know that these are sad weeks for me. I am going to leave in less than three weeks from now. I am starting to make calls on my good friends and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Embassy, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Kartveli Room Opening (March 1) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: It is a great pleasure and honor for me to participate in the opening of the Kartveli Room here at the library. Aleksandre Kartveli is really a symbol of the great partnership between the United States and Georgia, and a representative of all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Measuring Progress towards Improved Animal Health in Georgia (March 1) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Georgian Animal Health Program focuses on reducing the incidences of priority animal diseases across the country. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture, the program supports a National Animal Health Program (NAHP) Steering Group (SG) and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, Embassy, News
United States Mission to the OSCE On the Death of Georgian Citizen Archil Tatunashvili in Georgia’s South Ossetia Region (March 1) As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Harry R. Kamian to the Permanent Council, Vienna March 1, 2018 The United States is deeply concerned by the death of Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili during his ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: OSCE
Death of Georgian Citizen Archil Tatunashvili in South Ossetia (February 26) The United States is deeply concerned by the death of Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili during his February 22 arrest and detention in Tskhinvali. We express our condolences to Mr. Tatunashvili’s family and call on the responsible persons, including Russian officials exercising de facto control ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, News
| Tags: Death of Georgian Citizen Archil Tatunashvili, South Ossetia
USDA Strengthens Private Veterinary Sector capacity in Georgia (February 26) During the February 26 – March 1 USDA has conducted an intensive “Organizational and Business Development Training Course” for West Georgia VRA members in Kutaisi, Imereti region. The objectives of the intensive coursed were to strengthen organizational and business plan development skills focusing on management ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, Embassy, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Farewell Speech and Thoughts (February 22) Thank you. It’s great to be here. I would like to thank GFSIS for hosting this event and would like to welcome … As some of you know, I will be retiring from the Foreign Service after 33 years at the end of March. This also means ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly’s Farewell Speech
Ambassador Kelly’s media interaction at the official launch of the Government of Georgia Strategic Communications Program funded by the U.S. Embassy Q-n about the Strategic Communications Program funded by the U.S. Embassy Ambassador Kelly: I was very pleased to participate with the Prime Minister to kick-off this very important training program. We believe that strategic communications—disciplined messaging—is very important for any ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Statement from the Press Secretary (February 15) In June 2017, the Russian military launched the most destructive and costly cyber-attack in history. The attack, dubbed “NotPetya,” quickly spread worldwide, causing billions of dollars in damage across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It was part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to destabilize Ukraine and demonstrates ever ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: NotPetya
Statement by President Trump on the Shooting in Parkland, Florida (February 15) Diplomatic Room 11:22 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2:30 yesterday afternoon, police ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Florida, Shooting in Parkland
USAID Energy Program USAID Energy Program (UEP) is a $7.5 million 3-year project aimed at supporting Georgia in energy market development per Georgia’s obligations under the Energy Community Treaty. The ultimate goal of this program is to enhance Georgia’s energy security through improved legal and regulatory framework and increased investments in the energy sector. UEP ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: USAID Georgia
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the USAID Energy Program Presentation (February 14) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: I’m very pleased to participate in the start of this important USAID project with $7.5 million dollars and it’s part of our overall effort to help Georigia become a strong and resilient state. Of course a big part of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Parliamentary Oversight Presentation (February 13) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: First of all, I’m very pleased to participate in this event with its sponsor Transparency International. I’m very appreciative to Transparency International for their analysis of this very important issue, and the United States wants Georgia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Ian Kelly’s comment to media following the presentation of the The Heritage Foundation report “NATO Membership for Georgia: It Is in the of U.S. and European Interest.” (February 8) Q-n about the Heritage Foundation report suggesting temporary suspension of Article 5 toward Georgia’s occupied territories Ambassador Kelly: First of all, I would say that no one should doubt ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Chemical Weapons Attack in Saraqib, Syria (February 5) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC February 5, 2018 The United States is gravely alarmed by continued allegations of the use of chlorine gas by the Syrian Regime to terrorize innocent civilians, this time in Idlib Province near Saraqib. This attack is the sixth such ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Chemical Weapons Attack in Saraqib
U.S. on Russia’s Violations of Georgian Sovereignty (February 1) The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s approval of an agreement with the de facto leaders in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia regarding a joint military force. We do not recognize the legitimacy of this so-called “treaty,” which does not constitute a valid international agreement. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Violations of Georgian Sovereignty
Ambassador Kelly’s media engagement on the sidelines of the international conference “The Future of Conditionality in Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Perceptions and Policies” (January 30) Q-n about the meeting Ambassador Kelly: I very much appreciate the opportunity to exchange views with the speaker and with my good friend and colleague Janos Herman. Both the European Union ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Rood’s comments to the media at the presentation of the Baseline Study “Gender equality in Georgia: Barriers and Recommendations” commissioned by the Gender Equity Council of the Parliament of Georgia (January 30) Q-n about the report DCM Elizabeth Rood: The United States Embassy commends the Parliament of Georgia for the many steps it has already ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, State of the Union Address
Ambassador Kelly’s remarks to media at Bodbe Monastery on St. Nino’s Day (January 27) Q-n about Ambassador Kelly taking part in St. Nino’s Day celebrations Ambassador Kelly: My wife Francesca and I were really honored to be invited to the events of today. We are both people of faith and we also appreciate the importance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Remarks at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument (January 27) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Warsaw, Poland January 27, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: On behalf of the American people, I’m honored today to recognize, along with our Polish friends, and commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Auschwitz-Birkenau was a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 January, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington
| Tags: Rex Tillerson, Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument
Attack in Kabul (January 27) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC January 27, 2018 The United States strongly condemns today’s horrific attack in Kabul. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims who were injured and killed, and we mourn all those who lost their lives in this senseless attack. The Taliban’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 January, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington
| Tags: Attack in Kabul, Rex Tillerson
U.S. Embassy Statement on Joint Military Force (January 26) The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s ratification of an agreement secured with the de facto leaders in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia regarding a joint military force. We do not recognize the legitimacy of this so-called “treaty,” which does not constitute a valid international ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Statement on Joint Military Force
Russia’s Violations of Georgian Sovereignty (January 26) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 26, 2018 The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s ratification of an agreement with the de facto leaders in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia regarding a joint military force. We do not recognize the legitimacy of this so-called “treaty,” which ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Abkhazia, Russia's Violations of Georgian Sovereignty, South Ossetia
Presidential Message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 26) Tomorrow marks the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death and concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. We take this opportunity to recall the Nazis’ systematic persecution and brutal murder of six million Jewish people. In their death camps and under their inhuman rule, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Holocaust Remembrance Day
On this year’s Day of Remembrance, we honor the brave men and women of NASA who lost their lives in our Nation’s eternal quest to expand the boundaries of human potential. The dedication and sacrifice of the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia crews, remind us of the true bravery and resiliency of the American spirit, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Science & Tech
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the National Defense Academy (January 24) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: I was very pleased and honored to be able to address the students and faculty of the Defense Academy today. We had a very good discussion about Georgia’s future and about cooperation between the United States and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Statement on the Sentencing of Afgan Mukhtarli (January 12) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 12, 2018 The United States is disturbed by the January 12 sentencing of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to a six-year prison term. Mr. Mukhtarli was reportedly abducted in Georgia on May 30 and subsequently arrested in Azerbaijan on smuggling ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Afgan Mukhtarli
Congratulations and best wishes to His Holiness Patriarch Ilia II (January 4) On behalf of the United States of America, Ambassador Kelly extends his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Patriarch Ilia II on the occasion of his birthday and best wishes for health and happiness in the coming year, as well as peace and prosperity for the Georgian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
Press Statement on the Continuing Protests in Iran (January 4) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 4, 2018 We continue to monitor closely the protests and violence in Iran. The Iranian people have been expressing their desire for dignified treatment, an end to corruption, improved transparency, and increased economic opportunities. Protestors have also demanded ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Protests in Iran
Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Stem Legacy Exhibition (December 22) Q-n about the event Elizabeth Rood: The United States Embassy is pleased to join with our Georgian partners in opening this exhibit, which features examples and photographs of the achievements of Georgians in science, technology, engineering, and innovation in the past. And looking forward towards Georgia’s future, it will be even ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 December, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, News
| Tags: Stem Legacy Exhibition
Joint Statement of the 2017 U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges (December 22) Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs December 22, 2017 ________________________________ The U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission’s Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges met December 15 in Washington, D.C., to advance cooperation in the areas of education, public ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
Annual Report on the Implementation of the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act (December 20) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 20, 2017 Today the State Department submitted to Congress the fifth annual report on the U.S. government’s actions to implement the Act. As part of this report, the State Department, in consultation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Reports
| Tags: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act
2017 National Security Strategy of the United States of America President Donald Trump’s first annual U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) was released on December 18. It is an Executive Branch report to Congress that outlines the President’s vision for the U.S. national security strategy, and will serve as the foundation for subsequent strategies such as DoD’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia (December 13) Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation At the forty-second round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia December 12-13, participants made progress toward agreement on a non-use of force statement. The United States welcomed the participants’ commitment to returning ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
Ambassador Kelly’s Remark to Media at Akhaltsikhe School N1 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (December 13) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: It is a real honor for me to participate in the opening of this school. It is both an honor and a pleasure. I think this is the most exciting thing that I do as an ambassador because this is all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News
AAmbassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Women’s Political Participation Conference (December 12) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: I am very happy to participate in this very important forum. I think that a strong and stable democracy is a very inclusive democracy and, for that reason, we are very supportive of plans to increase participation of women both in the economy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding Attack in New York City (December 11) Today’s attempted mass murder attack in New York City—the second terror attack in New York in the last two months—once again highlights the urgent need for Congress to enact legislative reforms to protect the American people. First and foremost, as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Attack in New York City, Donald J. Trump
Statement by President Trump on Jerusalem (December 6) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. Old challenges ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Jerusalem
Ambassador Kelly’s remarks to Media at the Millennium Innovations Award Launch (December 1) Q-n about today’s event Ambassador Kelly: I think this is my favorite project. The U.S. Embassy has been supporting this competition, the Millennium Innovation Award. This is the fourth year that we’ll be doing it. I’ve participated in the last three inauguration events and this, I think, is one ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Kelly’s remarks to the media on the sidelines of the 3rd Annual Hepatitis C Technical Advisory Group Meeting (November 30) Q-n about the program and its challenges I think that two years ago Georgia embarked on really an extraordinary initiative and that is to eliminate, to be the first country in the world to eliminate Hepatitis ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Health Issues, News
NASA Astronaut Heide Piper Promotes Female Empowerment and Careers in Science as Part of the U.S. Embassy’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign (November 29) Heide Piper, NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain from Minnesota, will visit Georgia December 2-8 as the second speaker in the U.S. Embassy’s 16 Days of Activism ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: NASA Astronaut Heide Piper
Statement on the Latest D.P.R.K. Missile Launch (November 28) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The D.P.R.K.’s relentless pursuit of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, South & Central Asia
| Tags: D.P.R.K. Missile Launch
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Wounded Warrior Center (November 27) The United States is very pleased and honored to have helped with this facility here, to help restore and promote the physical and the mental well-being of these heroes — both the Georgian and the Ukrainian, and we look forward to continuing this cooperation. I use ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 November, 2017 | Topics:
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Ambassador Kelly Extends Condolences to Batumi Fire Victims (November 27) On behalf of the United States Embassy, I would like to express my very deep condolences to the victims of the tragic events of this weekend in Batumi. They really were tragic events. Batumi is one of my favorite places in Georgia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Embassy, News
| Tags: Condolences to Batumi Fire Victims
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media after Meeting with the Speaker of Parliament (November 27) Q-n about the purpose of the meeting Ambassador Kelly: We requested this meeting. We were very interested to hear about plans for a fourth wave of the judicial reform, and the reason we are interested in it is, of course, that we want to be helpful; we want ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Embassy, News
| Tags: Ambassador Ian Kelly
The United States support Georgian Government to modernize agricultural sector (November 24) Ambassador Kelly met with the Minister of Agriculture of Georgia (MoA) and National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) to highlight United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to the MoA and Geostat to improve the capacity for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating agricultural data ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 November, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media following a Meeting with Supreme Court Chairwoman (November 22) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: Well, I just had a very productive meeting with the chairwoman of the Supreme Court here to discuss issues related to the judiciary and the rule of law. As you all know, we think that one of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Ian Kelly, Supreme Court Chairwoman
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at CIU Carnegie Conference (November 21) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: I’m very pleased to participate in this conference, which will discuss the significance of Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy. He made a tremendous impact on the United States in the late 19th – early 20th century, founding the University of Pittsburgh, libraries all over the United States, and he really ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: CIU Carnegie Conference
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the IBSU American Studies Conference (November 20) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: Well, I think this is the third year I’ve participated in the opening of this very important, if not the most important, American Studies Conference; at least one of the most important American Studies Conferences in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News
| Tags: Ambassador Ian Kelly, IBSU
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Humanitarian Civic Assistance project Ribbon Cutting (November 20) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: We are very pleased to cooperate with the Georgian military, and also with the ministries of Defense and Health, with local government here to renovate these homes for children. Of course, they are the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Ian Kelly, Humanitarian Civic Assistance project
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the EPAG Job Fair (November 18) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: First of all, I want to thank David and the Alumni Association for inviting me here. It is a real pleasure for me to be here. This is really all about connecting Georgia’s best and brightest, Georgia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Embassy, News
| Tags: EPAG, Job Fair
Ambassador Kelly’s Comments to Media at the Book Donation Ceremony for the National Parliamentary Library (November 17) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: This is gift from the Embassy—it’s over 1,000 books and of course we are very grateful to the National [Parliamentary] Library for hosting this collection. This additional donation will update their collection; ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Education, News
| Tags: National Parliamentary Library
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media in Pankisi (November 16) Q-n about the purpose of the visit Ambassador Kelly: The main purpose of the visit for me today is, of course, to meet with the some of the people in Pankisi. I just had a very good meeting with the some of the elders with whom we talked about some ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Embassy, News
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly visits Pankisi
USDA continues to support Georgia for improving animal health throughout the country (November 14) Eighteen members of Georgia’s National Animal Health Program (NAHP) Steering Group met today to mark the capstone of another successful year for improving animal health throughout the country. This thematic co-ordination group of animal and human health experts represented by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Embassy, News
DCM Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Betsy Fore’s Public Lecture (November 13) Q-n about the event DCM Elizabeth Rood: We are organizing events throughout the country to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. We support innovation and entrepreneurship. The U.S. Embassy has gathered young entrepreneurs and experienced business leaders to participate in a mentorship program. Also, we invited young expert Betsy Fore ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 November, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Global Entrepreneurship Week Opening Reception (November 12) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: We’re very pleased to sponsor this Global Entrepreneurship Week. As the name suggests, this is a celebration of entrepreneurship really around the world and the U.S. Embassy is supporting Global Entrepreneurship Week here in Georgia. This is all about trying to encourage young people to take ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Embassy, News
| Tags: Global Entrepreneurship Week Opening
DCM Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at 23rd Battalion Redeployment (November 10) Q-n about the event DCM Elizabeth Rood: It is an honor and our privilege to join the Minister of Defense in welcoming back home to Georgia from the Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan the brave Georgian soldiers of the 23rd Battalion. Georgian soldiers are distinguished throughout the world and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 November, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, U.S. & Georgia
Remarks by Ambassador Ian C. Kelly Parliament and ILO Labor Event (November 9) Good morning. Thank you Chairman Kobakhidze, Zsolt Dudas of the ILO, and members of Parliament for organizing this event and taking a leadership role on this important subject. Labor reform can be hard to discuss because it is touches so many parts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: ILO Labor Event
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 promotes Job Creation throughout Georgia (November 9) The U.S. Embassy and partner organizations will promote innovation and entrepreneurship November 12-18 within the framework of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017. This year’s theme, Women First, Prosperity for All, highlights the importance of women-led businesses and female-friendly working environments. The U.S. Embassy will launch ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Embassy, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017
Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Rood visited to the soldiers of the 13th Georgian Light Infantry Battalion (November 8) On November 8, Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Rood visited to the soldiers of the 13th Georgian Light Infantry Battalion and the Marines and Sailors aboard Krtsanisi Training Area. The soldiers are training for their future ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
DCM Elisabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at NDC Training Graduation (November 7) Q-n about the event DCM Elizabeth Rood: In the United States we have a saying ‘Dog is man’s best friend’, but these dogs are really, seriously, helping Georgia’s borders. These dogs and their handlers had practice and training in the U.S. and soon they will start working in Georgia, in the Batumi, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, News
| Tags: Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Rood
DCM Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at State Sokhumi University (November 6) Q-n about the event DCM Elizabeth Rood: It is an honor for me today to visit Sokhumi State University and to have the opportunity to meet with the rector and to meet students from the law faculty and the political science faculty. It is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, News
DCM Elisabeth Rood Marks Completion of Mine Clearance Project in West Georgia (November 1) Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Rood and Japanese Ambassador Tadaharu Uehara unveiled a plaque in Chognari, West Georgia, to commemorate the completion of a mine clearing project implemented by HALO Trust. The project, co-funded by the United States and Japan, removed mines and unexploded ordnance from more ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 November, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Events, News
| Tags: Deputy Chief of Mission Elizabeth Rood, Mine Clearance Project
Statement from the President on the Terrorist Attack in New York City (October 31) Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of today’s terrorist attack in New York City and their families. My Administration will provide its full support to the New York City Police Department, including through a joint investigation with the Federal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Terrorist Attack in New York City
USDA supports GOG delegation to the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Committee Meeting at WTO Secretariat in Geneva (October 30) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with the National Food Agency and Ministry of Agriculture supported the travel of the Government of Georgia (GOG) delegation to the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Committee Meeting October 30 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, News
Open World Program Participants’ Concluding Event in Oklahoma (October 27) Georgian judges participating in the Open World program attended a concluding ceremony at the dean’s residence of Oklahoma City University. Judges were joined by Open World program’s Executive Director – Ambassador O’Keefe, Oklahoma State and the U.S. Federal judges, professors and invited guests. Senator Lankford ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Kelly and Interior Minister Mgebrishvili Open New Border Security Facility in Sulda (October 26) On October 26, Ambassador Kelly, together with Minister of Internal Affairs Giorgi Mgebrishvili, opened the new Georgian Border Land Sector Security facility in Sulda. Through support from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program, this modern ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
The Embassy of the United States congratulates the government and people of Georgia on yesterday’s well-administered local elections, which were held in a largely peaceful environment and respected fundamental freedoms. We concur with the OSCE’s preliminary report, which noted positively that the candidates could campaign freely and that freedoms of assembly and expression were generally ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: elections
Ambassador Kelly’s comment at the National Defense Academy’s farewell ceremony for the General Dynamics Information Technology Team (October 20) Today’s ceremony was the culmination of a six-year partnership between the United States and Georgia with General Dynamics Information Team as the implementor. The goal was to create really a world class full education for Georgian leaders modeled after the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: General Dynamics Information Technology Team
Ambassador Kelly’s comments to media at a Roundtable with NDI’s Election Day Observation Mission and Ambassadors (October 20) Q-n about the upcoming election and incident in Marneuli Ambassador Kelly: Well we rely very much on the international observers who come to Georgia. The Georgian government has always been very receptive to many international observers; this election ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Ian Kelly
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at U.S. Trade Mission Opening (October 19) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: This is a part of our overall program of support for the government’s plan to increase trade investment, and of course, it is a part of our overall plan to support the Georgian government’s stated aspirations to integrate with the Western community. This ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Embassy, News
Certified U.S. Trade Mission Brings U.S. Companies to Georgia (October 18) TBILISI, October 18, 2017 – U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, together with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the America-Georgia Business Council, is bringing twelve U.S. companies to Georgia for private sector and government meetings. Companies from the construction, logistics, communications, and technology sectors will hold ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Issues, News, Press Releases
Space Hackathon registration open now! (October 18) The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is proud to announce the launch of Space Hackathon – a nationwide completion for Georgian youth. This hackathon is meant to inspire new ideas about space and encourage interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers. Distinguished former NASA astronaut Heide ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases
NEW ENTRY PERIOD FOR DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM – DV-2019 Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Visas
| Tags: DV Lottery, DV website, Green Card, Green Card Lottery, Green Card Lottery Website
U.S. Embassy Statement on the Constitutional Amendments (October 13) The Embassy believes that constitutional changes create the strongest basis for lasting reform when they enjoy broad-based consensus across parties and society. The Embassy places strong weight on the opinion of the Venice Commission, and supports its recommendations. We are disappointed that the sides involved could ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, News
Ambassador Kelly’s remarks to media at the Joint Maritime Operations Center (JMOC) (October 13) Ambassador Kelly: I want to thank the Ministry for inviting me here today and for arranging this very informative briefing. This is a very impressive facility and I’m very proud that the United States of America funded the construction of it. I’m also very ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: JMOC
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Georgia Defense and Security Conference (October 12) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: This is the third Batumi Security and Defense Conference that I have attended, and I’ve watched over the last three years how this conference has grown in the number of participants but probably more importantly in the level of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Georgia Defense and Security Conference
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia (October 11) Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation At the forty-first round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia October 10-11, the United States expressed its continued objection to the closure of two controlled crossing points along the Abkhaz Administrative ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
Marvel Comics’ author and illustrator David Mack visits Georgia (October 3) The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the visit of Marvel Comics’ author and illustrator David Mack, best known for Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Fight Club 2 and American Gods. David Mack is also the creator of his own best-selling series of graphic novels, Kabuki. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, News, Press Releases
Statement by President Trump on the Shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada (October 2) 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock, and grief. Last night, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally murdered more than ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Nevada, Shooting in Las Vegas
The 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion Deployment Ceremony (September 28) On September 28, Ambassador Ian Kelly delivered remarks to the soldiers of the 31st Battalion and to the Marines and Sailors of the Georgia Liaison Team prior to their deployment to Afghanistan in support of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission. The United States is deeply grateful ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion Deployment
Philippe de Montebello, Director Emeritus of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, visits Georgia (September 27) The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, along with The Institute of Art History and Theory at Tbilisi State University, and The Georgian National Museum and State Museum of Folks and Applied Arts of Georgia, are proud to announce the visit ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Kelly’s comment to media at the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tbilisi Hero’s Square Memorial (September 27) Q-n about importance of the date “September 27” for Georgia Ambassador Kelly: I think it is very important to stay focused on the future. Our programs of cooperation obviously are very much focused on future partnership with Georgia. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Tbilisi Hero’s Square Memorial
Ambassador Kelly’s media engagement at the Voyager anniversary event , Tech Park Georgia (September 25) Ambassador Kelly: I would like to thank Tech Park for inviting me to participate in this very important ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Voyager spacecraft. It is a very significant anniversary because Voyager is the only human-manufactured vehicle to actually go beyond ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Embassy, News
| Tags: Tech Park Georgia
Ambassador’s media engagement at the Edward Curtis Exhibit Opening (September 20) Q-n about the exhibit Ambassador Kelly: This is a particular pleasure for me to open this exhibit because, as I noted in my public remarks, I was involved in the discussion stage of this. We invited Georgian museum curators to come to our house and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Edward Curtis
Amb. Kelly’s remarks to media at White Coat Ceremony at TSMU (September 20) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: It was a real honor and a privilege for me to participate in the ceremony of welcoming new international and Georgian students into the American MD program. This is another example of the great partnership between the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: White Coat Ceremony
The Voyager Mission 40th anniversary (September 19) The U.S. Embassy is proud to take part in the Voyager Mission 40th anniversary events. Over the course of 4 days, former and current NASA engineers will share their experiences and look at the future of space exploration. NASA engineers will meet with tech-related startups and small ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 September, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, News, Press Releases
| Tags: NASA, Voyager
Ambassador Kelly’s comment to media regarding the visit of the U.S. Forestry Service to Georgia (September 15) Q-n about the assistance USFS provided to the Georgian Government Ambassador Kelly: We are very pleased that our colleagues Andy and Dana came from the U.S. Forestry Service to follow-up on the terrible events of August in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, News, U.S. & Georgia
Deputy Assistant Secretary Bridget Brink’s comment to the media on the sidelines of the second day of the McCain Conference (September 13) Q-n: How would you summarize this session? DAS Brink: Well thanks a lot, it’s been a real honor to be here as part of the McCain Institute and EPRC Conference to talk about ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
Deputy Assistant Secretary Bridget Brink’s and Ambassador Kelly’s comments to media on the sidelines of the McCain Conference (September 12) Q-n: About the meaning of the conference Ambassador Kelly: Well I think first of all the fact that we have much higher level and much broader participation is a real tribute to everything Georgia is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Joint Statement by the U.S. Embassy and the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of Georgia on the extradition of Boris Malayev (September 12) Pursuant to our strong law enforcement partnership, the U.S. Embassy and the Prosecution Service of Georgia have secured the extradition of Boris Malayev to the United States. Malayev, a citizen of Uzbekistan ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
| Tags: Boris Malayev
Edward Curtis photo exhibition (September 12) Opening Date: September 20, 2017 Closing Date: October 20, 2017 TBILISI, GEORGIA —The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition of works by noted 20th century photographer and ethnographer, Edward Curtis. Curtis mounted expeditions for over 30 years and documented the cultures and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, News, Press Releases
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Defense and Security Cooperation Working Group (September 12) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 12, 2017 The Security and Defense Working Group of the U.S.–Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission met on September 8, 2017, in Washington, DC. The Working Group noted the historic events leading up ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ambassador Kelly’s comments to media at the SDSU Convocation Ceremony (September 11) Q-n: What does having such a high-level university in Georgia mean to the country? Ambassador Kelly: Well I think this is a very unique university. This is the only university in the region which has an American curriculum and grants an American degree. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News
Deputy Assistant Secretary Bridget Brink’s Media Engagement following the Meetings with Speaker Kobakhidze and Opposition Parties (September 11) Q-n about the content of the meetings DAS Brink: First of all I would like to thank the Speaker of Parliament for receiving me this evening. For the last couple of days I have had a really great set of meetings with members of government ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News
| Tags: Deputy Assistant Secretary Bridget Brink
DCM Elizabeth Rood’s comment to the media on the sidelines of the Conference on School Management and Leadership (September 9) DCM Elizabeth Rood: I am very pleased to meet and greet the school directors and educators who are here today for this year’s conference on School Leadership and Management. The United States’ Government’s Millennium Challenge ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 September, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, News
| Tags: School Management and Leadership
Global Trade, Local Needs: Supporting Agricultural Trade Capacity in Georgia (September 5-7) Tbilisi, Georgia – On September 5th forty-five individuals representing the private sector, academia, civil society and government met to discuss food safety requirements for successful export and import of food products under both World Trade Organization (WTO) and European Union (EU) harmonized ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, News
“We admire the efforts of Georgia’s emergency response personnel. They are working as heroes to extinguish the fire in Borjomi. We understand well the unique beauty and importance of the Borjomi National Forest. We want to help in this effort. Today, at the request of the Emergency Management Agency, we are donating 500 pairs of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 August, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, News, U.S. & Georgia
Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: I believe that a strong and engaged opposition is absolutely essential to any democracy and that is why I wanted to pay a visit to a party that is one of the oldest political parties in Georgia, and to get their point of view on the development of Georgian democracy. And, I told representatives ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Georgian Republican Party, Republican Party
Let me say, first of all, that I’ve been in close contact with senior officials from this government starting last night, late last night, continuing into today. We understand that the fire is extremely worrisome, extremely difficult. We know that hundreds of Georgian firefighters are in harm’s way. We, as Georgia’s partner, would like to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Borjomi, Borjomi wildfire, U.S. assistance, wildfire
Q-n about the visit Ambassador Kelly: This has been a very moving day for me. I began the day seeing a church that is 1,200 years old and inscriptions on the church from people who lived 1,200 years ago who ask us to remember them in prayers. I am very grateful to the people, who on their own initiative, set up ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Ergneti, occupation, U.S. Embassy, USA
Q-n: Question about the purpose of the event DCM Elizabeth Rood: Today’s exercise is proof that the United States remains very committed to our strategic partnership with Georgia and we are proud of that partnership. The United States’ and Georgia’s armed forces have been cooperating together for many years and we are very proud that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
The United States Urges Russia to Respect Georgia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity (August 9) Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON The United States views the visit of President Putin to the Russian occupied Georgian territory of Abkhazia as inappropriate and inconsistent with the principles underlying the Geneva International Discussions, to which Russia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ambassador Kelly’s Comments Before the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Shindisi Hero’s Memorial (August 8) Q-n: Your comment on the anniversary of the Russian invasion Ambassador Kelly: I think this time and this place is a time to reflect, but also to recommit. I think in terms of the first, it’s a time for us to reflect on the price of freedom. We’re standing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Shindisi Hero’s Memorial, War 2008
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Ceremony in Honor of Zaza Pachulia (August 7) Q-n: Can you talk about what a special moment this is for Zaza to bring the trophy here? Ambassador Kelly: It is a huge moment not only for Zaza, but it is a huge moment for Georgia. Georgia has been following his ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Comments to Media at the Repatriation Ceremony for Georgian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan (August 6) Ambassador Kelly: I think words really can hardly express the sadness that I feel at the loss of such a fine young man who has already contributed so much to our mutual security. It was Sergeant Bebiashvili’s third tour in Afghanistan. I think, all I can really say is that less than a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Condolences on the Death of Junior Sergeant Mdinari Bebiashvili from U.S. Ambassador Ian C. Kelly (August 4) The entire U.S. Embassy community extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Junior Sergeant Mdinari Bebiashvili and to the people of Georgia for their recent loss in Afghanistan. We also extend our sincerest condolences to Junior Sergeant ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Embassy, News
Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act” (August 2) Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I favor tough measures to punish and deter bad behavior by the rogue regimes in Tehran ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement by the President (August 2) Today, I have signed into law H.R. 3364, the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.” While I favor tough measures to punish and deter aggressive and destabilizing behavior by Iran, North Korea, and Russia, this legislation is significantly flawed. In its haste to pass this legislation, the Congress included ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks by the Vice President to Noble Partner Participants (August 1) Tbilisi International Airport Tbilisi, Georgia THE VICE PRESIDENT: President Margvelashvili, Prime Minister Kvrikashvili, Minister Izoria, General Chachibaya, members of the armed forces of the United States of America and Georgia, to all our distinguished guests, it is an honor to join you here today ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence, Noble Partner
Remarks by the Vice President and Georgian Prime Minister in a Joint Press Conference (August 1) Georgian Chancellery Tbilisi, Georgia PRIME MINISTER KVRIKASHVILI: (In progress, as interpreted.) — that we are receiving not only the Vice President of our key strategic partner, Vice President of the United States, but the great friend of Georgia, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks National Center for Disease Control (July 27) AMB: I was very, very happy to be invited to this very significant event marking World Hepatitis Day, and this, I think, of all the programs that the U.S. government supports, I think this is the one that has, arguably, the greatest impact on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Second Lady Karen Pence to Meet with Art Therapists in Eastern Europe (July 27) WASHINGTON, DC – Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Tallinn, Estonia; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Podgorica, Montenegro July 29-August 2, 2017. In Tallinn, Estonia, Mrs. Pence will tour a medical center and participate in a roundtable discussion with art therapists. Art ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Ambassador Kelly’s Media Outlet Visit in Marneuli (July 24) AMB: So, we recognize – the United States recognizes – the importance of this region to the overall success of Georgia, and you know that we are making big investments in Georgia and its attempt to become a democratic and pluralistic, multiethnic society. And, so, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Ian Kelly, Marneuli
Ambassador Ian Kelly visits Gamgebeli of Marneuli (July 24) Question: What was the aim of today’s visit, and how would you assess the meeting with the representatives of the local communities? AMB: Well, first of all, I apologize to Gamgebeli and the Chairman of the Sakrebulo for taking so long to come down here. I’ve ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Ambassador Kelly visits USAID Project Site in Marneuli (July 24) Question: As I know, you just had a meeting with the women leaders of this municipality. And, as you know, the early marriage issue is very problematic here. Is the Embassy planning any kind of activities or a project in order to provide the equal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: USAID
Statement on American Citizens Unjustly Detained in Iran (July 21) President Donald J. Trump and his Administration are redoubling efforts to bring home all Americans unjustly detained abroad. The United States condemns hostage takers and nations that continue to take hostages and detain our citizens without just cause or due process. For nearly forty years, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Exercise Noble Partner 17 to kick off (July 20) WIESBADEN, Germany – Service members from the United States, Georgia and six other participating nations will train together July 30 to Aug. 12 during the third iteration of exercise Noble Partner. The annual U.S. Army Europe-led exercise will be hosted at the Vaziani and Camp Norio ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Exercise Noble Partner
Ambassador’s remarks at the Fulbright appreciation reception (July 17) Q-n about today’s event Ambassador: I think uh one of the most important programs we have in terms of the various assistance programs that the U.S. taxpayer funds. I think probably the most important ones are programs where we support young Georgians to go and study ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Fulbright appreciation reception
Ambassador Kelly’s comments to media at Karapila ABL (July 14) Question about why did the ambassador chose this particular place to visit Ambassador Kelly: I think you have to ask the FSB and the Russian authorities why this place was chosen. I think this place has just remarkable symbolic significance; it is just a few hundred ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: ABL, Ambassador Ian Kelly
Ambassador Kelly Congratulates Fulbright Scholarship Winners (July 14) On Monday, July 17, U.S. Ambassador Ian Kelly and Irakli Gilauri, CEO of BGEO Group, will attend a reception hosted by the Bank of Georgia to congratulate eight Georgian students awarded Fulbright Graduate Student Program scholarships. These students will travel to the U.S. this fall to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Ambassador Ian Kelly’s comment to media on the sidelines of 14th International Conference on Georgia’s European Way, Batumi (July 13) Q-n about 14th International Conference Georgia’s European Way Ambassador Kelly: I am very pleased to participate in this conference. It is the second annual conference that I have attended anyway. I think it is an important ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
U.S. Embassy Supports Self-sustainability of Museums in Georgia with Exhibitions and Workshops (July 10) From July 10 – 18, the U.S. Embassy will host U.S. museum consultant Patrick Gallagher, known for his work with the Smithsonian Museums, Grammy Museum, Spy Museum, and numerous other world-class museum facilities worldwide. During his visit, Gallagher will tour local ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Liberation of Mosul (July 10) Today, Iraqi Security Forces, supported by the United States and the Global Coalition, liberated the city of Mosul from its long nightmare under the rule of ISIS. We congratulate Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi Security Forces, and all Iraqis for their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony (July 7) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: It is a real honor for me to participate in this swearing-in ceremony for the newest group of Peace Corps Volunteers, 53 Americans who are coming here and participating in a very critical part of our assistance to our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Peace Corps
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC) (July 7) Q-n about the meeting with the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC) Ambassador Kelly: Our priority here is to support Georgia’s aspiration to join Euro-Atlantic institutions and also support Georgia’s economic growth and its resilience. And, of course, an important part of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Background Briefing on the Ceasefire in Syria (July 7) Senior State Department Official Via Teleconference Washington, DC July 7, 2017 MODERATOR: All right. Thank you, sir. Good afternoon and thanks for joining us for this background call on the southwest Syria ceasefire arrangement. [Senior State Department Official] is joining us on this call. Earlier today, as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Reception Celebrating U.S. Independence Day (July 6) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: I think, most of all, I feel very proud to represent my country here in Georgia. We have such a strong partnership, but I also feel honored that the head of the Georgian State and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Film Editing Workshop with Professor Jason Rosenfield (June 30) During the week of July 3 – 7, Georgian documentary filmmakers will participate in a film editing workshop at Frontline Club Georgia, 62 Lado Asatiani Street. Participants will study principles of basic story structure, the art of the cliff-hanger ending, and create their own “Sizzle Reel” ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Professor Jason Rosenfield
Call for participation in an executive fellowship on Museum curation and management (June 30) The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce an open call for participation in an executive fellowship on Museum curation and management. Award-winning museum exhibition designer Patrick Gallagher will lead a special workshop for select museum staff on creative and innovative curation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Vice President Mike Pence to Travel to Estonia, Georgia, and Montenegro (June 29) WASHINGTON, DC – At the direction of President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Tallinn, Estonia; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Podgorica, Montenegro July 30-August 2, 2017. In Tallinn, Estonia, the Vice President will meet with Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence, Vice President Mike Pence to Travel to Georgia
Remarks by Secretary of Defense James Mattis (June 28) Marshall Center, Garmisch, Germany Wednesday, 28 June 2017 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JIM MATTIS: Thank you, Keith, old friend, Minister von der Leyen, there is probably no one that I would rather be here today with than my esteemed fellow Minister, the first Minister to call on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
State Security Service of Georgia and USA Terrorist Screening Center Sign an Intergovernmental Agreement (June 27) On June 27, 2017, Charles H. Kable IV, Assistant Director for the FBI, who currently serves as the Director of the United States Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) and Irakli Chimakadze, Head of the Counterterrorism Center, State Security of Georgia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Statement from the Press Secretary on the Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan (June 25) The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Parachinar and Quetta on Friday. These attacks, which deliberately targeted civilians, and killed over 80 people, are a strong reminder of the threat posed throughout the region by the scourge of terrorism. We stand with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia (June 21) Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation At the fortieth round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia June 20-21, the United States condemned the de facto Abkhaz authorities’ decision to drop the criminal prosecution of the suspect in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Geneva, International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
Georgia: Trade and Investment Opportunities for U.S. Businesses – DirectLine Webinar hosted by U.S. Ambassador Ian C.Kelly (June 21) The U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Ian C. Kelly will host a Direct Line webinar for U.S. companies interested in exporting to and investing in Georgia Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 10:00 AM (EDT) – 6:00 PM (Georgia Time). In ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, News
Remarks by President Trump and President Poroshenko of Ukraine (June 20) 11:09 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President Poroshenko of the Ukraine — a place that we’ve all been very much involved in. And you’ve been seeing it and everybody has been reading about it. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
Ambassador Kelly Marks 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Georgia (June 20) On June 20, Ambassador Kelly attended a forum in celebration of 25 years of diplomatic relations, where he spoke about Georgia’s road to democracy. He affirmed that America’s commitment to Georgia’s democracy and security is unwavering, and shall last well into the future. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Statement by Ambassador Nikki R. Haley on World Refugee Day (June 20) “As a wife and mother, it is hard to imagine the kind of terror that leads to families leaving their homes for the unknown. The Syrian refugee parents we met on our trip to Jordan and Turkey all wanted the same things for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ceasefire in Southwest Syria (June 17) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 17, 2017 We understand that a 48 hour ceasefire went into effect at 12 noon Syria time in southwest Syria. We welcome any initiative to reduce tensions and violence in southern Syria and thereby call on the Syrian regime to live up ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 17 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Rostropovich-Vishenvskaya Foundation representatives visit Georgia (June 15) Ambassador Kelly was delighted to have the opportunity to meet Elena Rostropovich and other members of the Rostropovich-Vishenvskaya Foundation (RVF) Board during their visit to Georgia. RVF is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and Elena Rostropovich briefed Ambassador Kelly on the latest activities of the charitable foundation founded by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Rostropovich-Vishenvskaya Foundation
Ambassador Kelly’s comments to the media at Georgian American University (June 9) Q-n about today’s event Ambassador Kelly: We are celebrating 25 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Georgia and this is really, I think, the most symbolic place to do it given that this is the Georgian American University. But, also ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Tehran (June 7) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 7, 2017 The United States condemns the terrorist attacks in Tehran today. We express our condolences to the victims and their families, and send our thoughts and prayers to the people of Iran. The depravity of terrorism has no place ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Terrorist Attacks in Tehran
The U.S. Embassy brings NASA Engineer Sean Fuller to Georgia (June 6) U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, in coordination with the Millennium Challenge Corporation, are proud to welcome NASA engineer Sean Fuller to Georgia June 12 – 13 for a series of lectures and workshops on America’s civilian space program and the importance of science education for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the SDSU Scholarship Awards (June 5) Q-n about the event Ambassador Kelly: I think you know that the United States is making large investments in Georgia, helping Georgia become a 21st century democratic, free market economy. The biggest investment we made is in the education sector, because we recognize ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Kelly’s comments to the media at the European Network of American Alumni Association (ENAM) (June 3) Q-n about the conference and importance of exchange programs Ambassador Kelly: I am a big believer in exchange programs. I was a participant myself; in fact, the first time I came to Georgia was on an exchange program. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: European Network of American Alumni Association
United States Condemns Attacks in London (June 3) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 3, 2017 The United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening. We understand U.K. police are currently treating these as terrorist incidents. The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Attacks in London
Statement on the Abduction and Arrest of Afgan Mukhtarli (June 3) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 3, 2017 The United States is disturbed by the reported abduction in Tbilisi, Georgia, and subsequent arrest in Azerbaijan of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli on May 30. We are also troubled by the May 25 arrest in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Arrest of Afgan Mukhtarli
Tbilisi Hosts International ENAM Conference (June 2) On June 3, 2017 U.S. Ambassador Ian C. Kelly will open the 10th Annual International Conference of the European Network of American Alumni Associations (ENAM): Brave New Europe. The International Conference hosting participants from 11 counties is organized by the U.S. Government Exchange Program Alumni Association of Georgia (EPAG) with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Attack at Resorts World Manila (June 2) Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 2, 2017 We offer our deepest condolences to the loved ones and friends of those who were killed at Resorts World Manila. We hope for a speedy recovery to those who were injured. In the face of this tragedy, the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Attack at Resorts World Manila
Statement by President Trump on the Paris Climate Accord (June 1) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. I would like to begin by addressing the terrorist attack in Manila. We’re closely monitoring the situation, and I will continue to give updates if anything happens during this period of time. But it is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Ilia State University (May 31) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: This year we celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations. So, I was invited by the rector to come and speak, and I thought I would take the opportunity to look back at everything that we have accomplished together ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News
Open World welcomes Delegation of Museum Curators from Georgia (May 31) Open World Leadership Center welcomes a delegation of five museum curators from Georgia for a 10-day professional program. After an orientation in Washington, D.C., delegates will be hosted by the World Trade Center Institute in Baltimore, MD from June 3-11. Throughout the program, delegates ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Open World
Q-n about the delivery of new weapons to Georgia and the level of U.S. – Georgia cooperation over the last two years Ambassador Kelly: I arrived here, I think as you know, almost two years ago and I have seen the Center grow from just an idea to an actual functioning training center; and it ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Kelly, Georgia, Georgia-NATO
Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad (May 30) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 30, 2017 We condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent barbaric attacks carried out by ISIS terrorists in Baghdad. These brutal attacks, whose victims included innocent children breaking the Ramadan fast and elderly Iraqis collecting their pensions, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan (May 26) On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan. During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning and inspiration in acts of charity and meditation that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Statement by President Donald J. Trump on the Attack in Egypt (May 26) Terrorists are engaged in a war against civilization, and it is up to all who value life to confront and defeat this evil. This merciless slaughter of Christians in Egypt tears at our hearts and grieves our souls. Wherever innocent blood is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Public Performance of Georgian Comic Book music score (May 25) On Friday, June 9 at 4:30pm, 20 musicians from Georgia and the south Caucasus will perform an original music score to the Georgian comic book Fatal Error at the Marjanishvili Theater main stage,8 Kote Marjanishvili St, Tbilisi. The performance is free and open to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
New York Times bestselling author Isaac Marion’s visit to Georgia (May 25) The U.S. Embassy is proud to sponsor New York Times bestselling author Isaac Marion’s visit to Georgia as part of the Tbilisi International Festival of Literature. Mr. Marion will speak at the Writer’s House of Georgia on Tuesday, May 30 at 20:00. He will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Isaac Marion
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Working Group on Democracy and Governance (May 23) The U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission’s (SPC) Democracy and Governance Working Group met on May 23 in Tbilisi to review progress on goals set at the Working Group’s June 2016 meeting in Tbilisi and discuss new challenges. The United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development Fact Sheet: FY 2018 Budget Request (May 23) The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) bolster U.S. national security, assert U.S. leadership and influence, and advance our economic interests across the globe. The combined budget request of $37.6 billion for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at America-Georgia Business Council Conference (May 22) Q-n about the 20th America-Georgia Business Council Conference; prospects to increase American businessmen’s interest in Georgia for potential growth of the U.S. investments; plus the status of the Free Trade Agreement Ambassador Kelly: This conference is extraordinarily well-timed. It comes on the heels ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly, America-Georgia Business Council Conference
Senior US Government Officials Visit Georgia in Support of U.S. – Georgia Strategic Partnership (May 22) From May 22-26, senior U.S. government officials are visiting Georgia to participate in the annual meeting of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission (SPC) Democracy Working Group. The goal of the meeting is to review progress on goals set at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
New Private Veterinarian Associations Deliver Essential Services for Improved Animal Health and Production in Georgia (May 15) RUSTAVI, GEORGIA – More than 30 individuals gathered for the opening ceremony of the Kvemo Kartli private Veterinarians’ Regional Association (VRA) on May 16 at the Hotel Vejini. The event was co-hosted by the Georgia Institute of Public ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 May, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, News
DCM Nicholas Berliner’s Remark to Media at American Studies Conference (May 11) Question about the event DCM Nicholas Berliner: I am here for the opening of the annual American Studies conference here at Tbilisi State University. This is something that we gladly participate in every year. We have been looking back now at twenty-five years ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
DCM Nicholas Berliner’s Remark to Media at Forum on the Current Challenges of the Judiciary System (May 11) Question about the criticism of judiciary system and the embassy’s position over the issue DCM Nicholas Berliner: The U.S. Embassy has been very engaged in the sector for many (many) years. We have supported this coalition of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
| Tags: DCM Nicholas Berliner
Secretary Tillerson’s Meeting With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (May 10) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 10, 2017 The below is attributable to Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today in Washington for more than an hour to discuss a range of issues including Ukraine, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia (May 10) President Donald J. Trump met today with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia, following on the visit of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow last month. President Trump emphasized the need to work together to end the conflict ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili (May 8) The Vice President met today with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili at the White House. The two leaders affirmed the strength of the U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership that has continued to grow stronger for 25 years and emphasized the importance of Georgia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Prime Minister Kvirikashvili, Vice President's Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister
The U.S. Embassy and Enterprise Georgia of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Support Film Production in Georgia (May 5) The United States Embassy in Tbilisi invited production manager Rebeca Rivo to lead a crash course on film production management in Tbilisi on May 8-12, 2017. Ms. Rivo works for Netflix, Sony Pictures, Universal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Secretary Tillerson’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov (May 5) Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 5, 2017 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: The Secretary of State spoke by phone with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov today about the efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Syria. The Secretary looks forward ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ambassador Kelly’s Remark to Media at MoU Signing Ceremony (May 4) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: Georgia is a great partner with the U.S. in so many fields. I think this event is recognition that Georgia is an important collaborator with us. It is recognition by the United States standards for disease control that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Statement on Russia, Turkey, and Iran’s De-Escalation Zones Plan for Syria (May 4) Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 4, 2017 Russia, Turkey, and Iran, at the conference in Astana, announced agreement today on an effort to reduce the violence in certain areas of Syria. The United States was represented at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
World Press Freedom Day (May 3) Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC May 3, 2017 Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation (May 2) President Donald J. Trump of the United States and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation spoke today regarding Syria. President Trump and President Putin agreed that the suffering in Syria has gone on for far too long ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Ambassador Kelly’s Remark to Media at NIAID Conference (May 1) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: I am very pleased to participate in the opening of this conference. The purpose of the conference is to help research institutes, not only in Georgia, but in several other countries in the region, to be more competitive in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
USDA Supports Georgian Ministry of Agriculture on Wheat Yield Projections (April 20 – 24) From April 20-24, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expert statistician David Luckenbach and USDA Georgia staff helped to train Georgian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) staff on wheat objective measurement procedures in the Kakheti and Shida Kartli Regions. Trainings were held in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, News
Charge d’affaires Nicholas Berliner’s media engagement at Public Defender’s 20th Anniversary (April 19) Question about the event Charge d’affaires Nicholas Berliner: This is a celebration of 20 years of the Public Defender’s Office. This is the institution that the United States has been very supportive of throughout this time. We think that it plays a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 April, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
Statement on Syria Bombing (April 15) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC April 15, 2017 The United States strongly condemns today’s barbaric attacks against innocent civilians, including women and children, in northern Syria. We remain firmly committed to defeating terrorists, including ISIS and al-Qaeda, as our top priority in Syria. We deplore any act that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
America Days 2017 Tbilisi 25 Years of the US – Georgia Partnership: A Shared Past, A Shared Future! April 18 – 24 Exhibit of movie memorabilia Collection of movie memorabilia shows the footprints of the journey to create the magic of Hollywood. Art Palace, Ia Kargareteli street#6 The exhibit runs from April 18-24 April 22 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
Concert of the Music of John Williams in Celebration of 25 of U.S. diplomatic relations with the Republic of Georgia (April 13) On Saturday, April 29, the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi is proud to present a concert of the music of John Williams in celebration of 25 years of U.S. diplomatic relations with the Republic of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
Statement on Attacks in Egypt (April 9) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC April 9, 2017 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the barbaric attacks on Christian places of worship in Tanta and Alexandria that killed dozens of innocent people and injured many more on this holy day of Palm Sunday. We express ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
DCM Nicholas Berliner’s Media engagement at the Parliament in Kutaisi following President Margvelashvili’s Speech (April 7) Q-n about President Margvelashvili’s address to the Parliament and his appeal to the international community to support Georgia’s aspiration to NATO membership at the NATI Summit? DCM Berliner: President Trump gave a speech (yesterday) that laid out a lot ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
First Session of Green Border Officer Training Program Successfully Concludes (April 7) April 7 marked the conclusion of the first session of a new Green Border Officer Training Program, a joint collaboration between the Georgian Border Police, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) Academy, and the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program. The training ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remark to Media at the GSOFs’ Graduation Ceremony (April 7) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: We live in a very dangerous world and Georgia is in a very dangerous neighborhood. The challenges that we face show us that we need to work together. In my year and a half, I have seen ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Georgia
United States Condemns Illegitimate Elections and Referenda in Georgia’s Occupied Territories (April 7) Statement by Mark Toner, Acting Spokesperson The United States condemns and does not recognize the results of the illegitimate elections conducted in Abkhazia on March 12 and March 26 or the election planned for April 9 in South Ossetia. The United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria, Statement by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson (April 4) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC April 4, 2017 The United States strongly condemns the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province, the third allegation of the use of such weapons in the past month alone. There are reports ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Statement from President Donald J. Trump on chemical attack in Syria (April 4) Today’s chemical attack in Syria against innocent people, including women and children, is reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world. These heinous actions by the Bashar al-Assad regime are a consequence of the past administration’s weakness and irresolution. President Obama ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Background Briefing on the Effort to Defeat ISIS (April 4) Senior State Department Official Via Teleconference Washington, DC April 4, 2017 MODERATOR: Thank you very much, and thanks to all the participants who joined us this afternoon. This is a on-background conference call with [Senior State Department Official]. Just a reminder of our ground rules: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Defeating ISIS
The United States Condemns the Attack in St. Petersburg, Russia (April 3) Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC April 3, 2017 The United States condemns today’s reprehensible attack on passengers of the St. Petersburg metro system. We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and our thoughts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Attack in St. Petersburg
Helsinki Commission Statement on Territorial Integrity of Georgia (March 30) WASHINGTON—Helsinki Commission Chairman Senator Roger Wicker (MS) and Ranking Commissioner Senator Ben Cardin (MD) today introduced a Senate resolution supporting the territorial integrity of the nation of Georgia. “The Russian government has tried to undermine Georgian sovereignty and territorial integrity for far too long,” said ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Georgia to Share IDP Experience and ‘Lessons Learned’ with Ukraine (March 30) Late last week, at a signing ceremony at the Hotel Biltmore in Tbilisi, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Georgia and Ukraine that established a technical assistance program aimed at strengthening and developing Ukraine’s technical capacities to deal with its internally ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
Public Affairs Officer Courtney Austrian’s Remarks to Media at Gelati Onsight Session (March 30) Question about the event Courtney Austrian: The Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation was established in 2001 to help preserve culture around the world. The first grant into Georgia was made in 2001. In the time since then, there have been 16 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, News, Public Affairs
| Tags: Gelati
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia Press Statement by the U.S. Delegation (March 29) Geneva, Switzerland March 29, 2017 At the thirty-ninth round of the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia March 28-29, the United States welcomed the continued functioning of the Gali and Ergneti Incident Prevention ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to news media at the roundtable on State Response to Early Marriage Issue (March 29) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: I was very pleased to participate in today’s event. It is very important that these issues get an open airing – and that the public is made aware of the (adverse) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to news media at the opening of the specialized family-type Service for Children with Disabilities (March 29) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: This is yet another example of the great partnership between the United States and Georgia, and of course, in this case we also have a great cooperation with UNICEF. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Question about the event Ambassador Kelly It is a real honor for me to participate in this ceremony. It is really symbolic of the very close partnership and friendship that has been forged between the armed forces of the United States and the armed forces of Georgia. And I just want to say what ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Afghanistan, Deployment Ceremony, Senaki
Question about the case of Rustavi 2 (transferring of control package of Rustavi 2 owners to the team and employers of Rustavi 2 company) We, Americans, have come to really appreciate in the last couple of months the importance of a pluralistic media — a media that is free to raise its voice even if ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 28 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Spelling Bee
The renovation is expected to help the DWO increase the clinic's capacity to provide health services to women and girls; advance girl's and women's knowledge about reproductive health, contraception and rights; and provide training to empower women and girls to become active promoters of gender equality in Samtskhe-Javakheti.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Akhaltsikhe
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks at the Opening of Rehabilitation Center in Mtskheta Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: I was invited here by the city of Mtskheta. I particularly wanted to participate in this event because this year we are celebrating 25 years of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the United States. This project was ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Kelly
We condemn these horrific acts of violence, and whether they were carried out by troubled individuals or by terrorists, the victims know no difference.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, News from Washington, Press Releases
| Tags: London, Rex Tillerson
Ambassador Ian Kelly met with local government and civil society representatives and was interviewed by local media outlets.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Akhalitsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Ninotsminda
U.S. Embassy Statement on Developments in Georgia’s regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (March 16) The United States fully supports the territorial integrity of Georgia and its sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders. As such, the United States does not recognize the results of an election conducted illegitimately in Georgian territory without the consent of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
| Tags: Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Statement
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks at Peace Corps “G15” Reception (March 10) Question about the event Ambassador Kelly: This is our way to say thanks to the dozens of volunteers who have been living in communities all over Georgia helping in the schools, primarily teaching English, but also helping communities develop different projects, and it is also ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Peace Corps “G15” Reception
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to the Media at Hepatitis C Workshop (March 9) Q-n about the Hepatitis C elimination program in Georgia: Ambassador Kelly: I am always very pleased to participate in events associated with this program, the program to eliminate Hepatitis C in Georgia. I think, of all the programs that we have, this is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks at Young Leaders Program Photo Exhibition (March 9) We really want Georgia to develop as a fully functioning democracy in economy and it will not happen without the next generation being able to express themselves, to be able to give freedom to their imagination and a contribute, and that is what all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
Ambassador Ian Kelly’s comment about Media Ombudsman and Strasbourg Court (March 8) Question about the media ombudsman initiative Ambassador Kelly: I think that Georgia is a real model for democratic development and we have real confidence in the Prime Minister and his government to continue the growth of democratic institutions. And as we have said ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Strasbourg Court
Ambassador Kelly’s Remark to Media at SDSU Scholarship Announcement Event (7 March) We want Georgia to succeed as a democracy, we want Georgia to be able to enter the western community of nations. For both of these, it needs more investment in education, particularly education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. So, that is why ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
United States Deeply Concerned by Closure of Crossing Points in Georgia’s Abkhazia Region (March 6) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2017 The United States is deeply concerned by the decision of de facto Abkhaz authorities to close two controlled crossing points along the administrative boundary line of the occupied territory of Abkhazia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
I think you all know that I have been -- since I first arrived here -- have been very strong advocate for media pluralism, a real proponent for the right of the media to hold government accountable.
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, News
| Tags: Media Advocacy Coalition
Statement of the Embassy of the United States on the Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision Related to Rustavi 2 (March 2) The United States views with concern the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Rustavi 2, which could effectively limit the access of opposition voices to Georgian broadcast media. A pluralistic media environment ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
| Tags: Rustavi 2
UN Spokesperson: Note to Correspondents in response to questions (February 27) In response to questions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Spokesman has the following to say: We are concerned about recent reports of clashes along the Line of Contact in and around Nagorno-Karabakh. The Secretary-General underlines his full support for the ongoing efforts of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Second Anniversary of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov (February 27) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 27, 2017 On February 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated just outside the Kremlin. Today, United States Ambassador to Russia John Tefft visited the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge to honor Nemtsov’s memory. Though Boris Nemtsov is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
CODEL Roskam engagement with media at KTA (February 26) Congressman Roskam: I am a representative from the state of Illinois, and we are part of the House Democracy Partnership. We are a bipartisan commission of the United States House of Representatives, and I am joined by my colleagues – David Price from North Carolina, Adrian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: CODEL Roskam, KTA
United States Condemns Attack on Special Monitoring Missions in Eastern Ukraine (February 26) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 26, 2017 The United States is closely monitoring the growing violence in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks and the continuing failure of the combined-Russian separatist forces to honor the cease-fire called for under the Minsk ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
CODEL Roskam is visiting Georgia as part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) (February 25) CODEL Roskam is visiting Georgia as part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP). The HDP and Georgian Parliament have been working together since 2006, and this trip marks the 7th visit by commission members to Georgia. While here, the delegation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Congressman Roskam
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Georgia (February 24) TBILISI, February 24 – A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives will visit Georgia from February 24 – 26, 2017 as part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP). The HDP is a bipartisan, twenty-member commission of the U.S. House of Representatives that works directly with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Ambassador Kelly’s comments to media at MCC Annual Report Event (February 22) “We are going to preview the progress in the Millennium Challenge Corporation program to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in Georgia. It is one of our most significant investments—it is worth about $140 million. We have invested that much because we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, U.S. & Georgia
Third Anniversary of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity (February 20) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 20, 2017 Three years ago, thousands of Ukrainians came together on the Maidan, Kyiv’s central square, to demand that their voices be heard. Braving subzero temperatures and violence by security forces, these Ukrainians peacefully called on their government to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis
Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission at the level of Defence Ministers (February 16) Good afternoon. We just conducted a good meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission. We examined the security situation in Georgia and we consulted on Black Sea security, including NATO’s strengthened presence in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
Joint Press Statements at the February 2017 Defense Ministerial: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the US Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis (February 15) Source:
NATO So, good afternoon. Secretary Mattis, it’s great to welcome you to NATO Headquarters. We spoke on the phone on the first day when you had taken up your position as Secretary ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Jim Mattis, nato, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the US Secretary of Defense
Statement: United States Condemns Planned Illegitimate Referendum in South Ossetia (February 14) The U.S. Embassy condemns the decision to conduct an illegitimate “referendum” in Georgia’s South Ossetia region, planned for April 9. Such provocative actions erode trust and confidence and undermine the Geneva International Discussions. The United States will not recognize the results of an illegitimate referendum that is conducted in Georgian territory without ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, News, News from Washington, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi
DTRA visited N4 Border Sector “Keda” of the MIA Border Police N1 Office Batumi (February 13) During their trip to Georgia, the delegation from the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) visited N4 Border Sector “Keda” of the MIA Border Police N1 Office Batumi. Deputy Director Rear Admiral Scott B. Jerabek was hosted by the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Deputy Director Rear Admiral Scott B. Jerabek, DTRA, N4 Border Sector “Keda”
Statement On Recent Events in Tripoli (February 10) Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 10, 2017 The United States notes with serious concern reports that numerous tactical vehicles from an organization claiming to be the “Libyan National Guard” have entered Tripoli. This deployment has the potential to further destabilize the already fragile security situation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Events in Tripoli
Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia Giorgi Mgebrishvili held meeting with Rear Admiral Scott Jerabek (February 9) Deputy Head of the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Rear Admiral Scott Jerabek along with the delegation paid a visit to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The guests were hosted by the Minister of Internal Affairs Giorgi ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia
Ambassador Meets with Sports Visitor Program Participants Georgia is going to the NBA All-Stars! Ambassador Kelly met with eight girls from across Georgia who are departing for America to attend a one-week basketball camp. At the end of this U.S. State Department-sponsored exchange program, the girls, who represent ethnic Georgians, Armenians, Azeris, Kist, and IDP ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, News
| Tags: Sports Visitor Program
Deputy Chief of Mission Nicholas Berliner attended a training demonstration of Georgia’s Crisis Manage Council at the new Crisis Management Center (February 8) Deputy Chief of Mission Nicholas Berliner attended a training demonstration of Georgia’s Crisis Manage Council at the new Crisis Management Center. The demonstration was part of a weeklong exercise, ending a series ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News
Admiral Scott Jerabek together with other DTRA representatives visited the R. Lugar Center for Public Health Research (February 8) Dr. Amiran Gamkrelidze – NCDC / Director General presented the main functions and responsibilities, exclusive capacity and vision of further development of the Lugar Center. Admiral S. Jerabek noted the successful collaboration and outcomes between NCDC ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Georgia, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Admiral Scott Jerabek, Lugar Center, ncdc
Embassy Sponsored Culinary arts program in Rustavi #16 prison (February 3) Nineteen inmates at the Rustavi #16 prison have successfully completed the first prison culinary course, funded by the U.S. Embassy’s
Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs . Deputy Chief of Mission Nicholas Berliner personally congratulated participants on this achievement and enjoyed trying their food. This innovative program aims to give ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, U.S. & Georgia
| Tags: Culinary arts program, Rustavi #16 prison
Statement by National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn on Iran (February 3) Today, the United States sanctioned twenty-five individuals and entities that provide support to Iran’s ballistic missile program and to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force. The Islamic Republic of Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and engages in and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, News from Washington
| Tags: Iran
