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News 2018

U.S. EUCOM road grader donation to Dmanisi municipality (December 19) December 19, 2018
Sanctions Announcement on Russia (December 19) December 19, 2018
CDA Ambassador Ross Wilson’s comments to media on the sidelines of the WRAIR 125th Anniversary Celebration (December 17) December 17, 2018
Ambassador Ross Wilson, CDA, Comment on Inauguration Ceremony (December 16) December 16, 2018
U.S. Embassy and Department of Justice support Georgia’s Annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (December 10 – 17) December 14, 2018
INL of the United States Embassy in Tbilisi continues assisting the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia Patrol Police Department (December 10 -14) December 14, 2018
Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on Iran (December 12) December 12, 2018
On the Attack in Strasbourg (December 12) December 12, 2018
Ambassador Ross Wilson, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Remarks at Interagency, Command-Staff Exercise “DIDGORI 2018” (December 10) December 10, 2018
Human Rights Day (December 10) December 10, 2018
Launching Ceremony at the San Diego State University-Georgia Career Development Center (December 7) December 7, 2018
US European Command’s Overseas Humanitarian Disaster Assistance and Civic Aid Project Development Workshop (December 3-7) December 7, 2018
International Anticorruption Day (December 7) December 7, 2018
A Keynote Speech by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at German Marshall Fund (December 5) December 5, 2018
Secretary Pompeo, Press Availability at NATO Headquarters (December 4) December 4, 2018
U.S. Embassy Statement on passing of former President George H.W. Bush (December 1) December 1, 2018
Presidential Proclamation Announcing the Death of George H.W. Bush (December 1) December 1, 2018
Iran Test Launches Ballistic Missile Violating UN Security Council Ban (December 1) December 1, 2018
Ambassador Wilson’s call with Salome Zourabichvili (November 30) November 30, 2018
Ambassador Ross Wilson, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., meets His Holiness Patriarch Ilia II of the Georgian Orthodox Church (November 30) November 30, 2018
STATEMENT: Georgia’s 2018 Presidential Election (November 30) November 30, 2018
The United States congratulates Salome Zourabichvili on her election as President of Georgia (November 30) November 30, 2018
CDA Ross Wilson’s Remarks to Media at Hepatitis C TAG Meeting (November 29) November 29, 2018
The Iranian Regime’s Transfer of Arms to Proxy Groups and Ongoing Missile Development (November 29) November 29, 2018
Remarks at an Emergency UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine (November 26) November 26, 2018
Iran’s President Works To Further Isolate Iranian Regime From Both World and Iranian People (November 26) November 26, 2018
Russia’s Dangerous Escalation in the Kerch Strait (November 26) November 26, 2018
Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Ukrainian President Poroshenko (November 26) November 26, 2018
CDA Ambassador Ross Wilson’s Comment to Media at ISFED (November 21) November 21, 2018
CDA Ross Wilson’s Remarks to Media at MIA Launch (November 20) November 20, 2018
Ambassador Ross Wilson’s comments to media in Kutaisi after the Launch of the USAID Agriculture Program (November 19) November 19, 2018
Ambassador Ross Wilsons’s statement following meetings with Georgian Presidential Candidates (November 16) November 16, 2018
Joint Statement on U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership (November 16) November 16, 2018
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) speed unit measurement devices donation to the Georgian Police (November 15) November 15, 2018
Countering Iran’s Global Terrorism (November 13) November 13, 2018
Condemning Sham “Elections” in Russia-Controlled Eastern Ukraine (November 12) November 12, 2018
Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Global Entrepreneurship Week Opening Ceremony (November 12) November 12, 2018
U.S. Embassy in Georgia Statement (November 9) November 9, 2018
Ambassador Ross Wilson’s statement to media following his meeting with Foreign Minister Zalkaliani (November 9) November 9, 2018
Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at TVET Award Ceremony (November 9) November 9, 2018
Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at IBSU 11th Annual Conference in American Studies (November 8) November 8, 2018
Chargé D’affaires Elizabeth Rood Emphasizes Importance of Vocational Education (November 5) November 5, 2018
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Secretary of Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin at a Press Availability on Iran Sanctions (November 5) November 5, 2018
Press Availability With Secretary of Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin (November 5) November 5, 2018
Constraining Iran’s Nuclear Program (November 5) November 5, 2018
Iran sanctions/Europe in on-record briefing by Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook (November 2) November 2, 2018
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin on Iran Sanctions (November 2) November 2, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media At Georgian Defence and Security Conference (November 1) November 1, 2018
U.S. Embassy Statement on 2018 Presidential elections (October 30) October 30, 2018
National Security Advisor John Bolton Press Conference Tbilisi, Georgia (October 26) October 26, 2018
National Security Advisor John Bolton Interview with Reuters reporter Margarita Antidze (October 26) October 26, 2018
International Religious Freedom Day (October 26) October 26, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks at Stratcom Launch Ceremony (October 22) October 22, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Chibati Public School (October 19) October 19, 2018
Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities October 19, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the Coastguard Boat Commissioning Ceremony (October 18) October 18, 2018
Confronting Iran: The Trump Administration’s Strategy (October 15) October 15, 2018
DAS George Kent’s Statement at the edge of Russian-occupied South Ossetia (October 13) October 13, 2018
Press Conference with Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs George Kent (October 12) October 12, 2018
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia (October 11) October 11, 2018
Statement on Lugar Center (October 6) October 6, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the Third Tbilisi International Forum for Regional Stability (October 4) October 4, 2018
Earthquake and Tsunami in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia (September 30) September 30, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood delivered remarks to the soldiers of the 22nd Battalion and to the Marines and Sailors of the Georgia Liaison Team (September 28) September 28, 2018
Chargé d’affaires Rood and USAID Mission Director Wiebler meet election observation organizations (September 26) September 26, 2018
Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly | New York, NY (September 25) September 25, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood Participated in School Ribbon-cutting ceremonies in Kvemo Kartli (September 20) September 20, 2018
USDA animal health team praised for contribution and impact on veterinary services in Georgia (September 19) September 19, 2018
CDA Rood together with Millennium Challenge Corporation COO, San Diego State University President Welcome New Students at Convocation in Tbilisi September 19, 2018
Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program Launch (September 17) September 17, 2018
A New Academic Year in newly reconstructed schools in Adjara Region (September 17) September 17, 2018
International Day of Democracy (September 15) September 15, 2018
Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell’s opening remarks at the Tbilisi International Conference (September 12) September 12, 2018
Russia-backed Sham Elections in Ukraine (September 12) September 12, 2018
Under Secretary Thompson’s interview with Tabula’s Tamara Chergoleishvili (September 11) September 11, 2018
On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks (September 10) September 10, 2018
Assistant Secretary Mitchell Travel to Tbilisi and Skopje (September 10) September 10, 2018
Joint Statement on Libya on the Situation in Tripoli (September 1) September 1, 2018
USS Carney Enters Batumi Port (August 23) August 23, 2018
OPIC EVP Meets with Prime Minister Bakhtadze to Promote U.S. Investment in Georgia (August 15) August 15, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Samegrelo Hazelnut Drying Factory Opening (August 8) August 8, 2018
Joint statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia 10 years since the Russian military invasion of Georgia (August 7) August 7, 2018
U.S. Embassy Statement on the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Georgia (August 7) August 7, 2018
Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs visits Georgia (July 10) July 10, 2018
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Reneau at the GFSIS’ graduation ceremony (July 10) July 10, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media (July 9) July 9, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the 4th of July Celebration at IBSU (July 4) July 4, 2018
USDA strengthens trade linkages with Georgia via science-based research (June 29) June 29, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the National Infection Prevention and Control Stakeholder’s Meeting (July 27) June 27, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the Tbilisi Tolerance and Inclusion Week Dance Performance (June 23) June 23, 2018
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on Georgian conflict (June 20) June 21, 2018
Assistant Secretary Mitchell’s Remarks at Carnegie Europe (June 20) June 20, 2018
Assistant Secretary Mitchell’s Remarks at The Prague European Summit (June 20) June 20, 2018
Rear Admiral Paul Verrastro visit to Georgia (June 19) June 19, 2018
Narcotics Canine Program (June 19) June 19, 2018
Inclusive Hip-Hop Dance Group Promotes Disability Rights (June 18) June 18, 2018
Chargé d’affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Georgia’s European Way Conference (June 14) June 14, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s comment to media at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Rustavi American Corner (June 13) June 13, 2018
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 June 12, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Hybrid Warfare Symposium (June 12) June 12, 2018
Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un of State Affairs Commission of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting June 11, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Teachers’ Conference (June 9) June 9, 2018
Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell’s speech at the Heritage Foundation (as prepared) (June 6) June 6, 2018
SABIT Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Residential and Commercial Construction” program announcement June 1, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Statement to Media at MCC-Funded School Rehabilitation in Vani (May 31) May 31, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Statement to Media in Abasha (May 31) May 31, 2018
Statement on Georgian Territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (May 30) May 30, 2018
Remarks by President Trump at a Memorial Day Ceremony (May 28) May 28, 2018
Statement by Secretary Pompeo: Georgia National Day (May 26) May 26, 2018
Calling Russia To Account for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 (May 25) May 25, 2018
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jeff Reneau’s comments to media at the EU4Energy South Caucasus High-Level Policy Talks (May 25) May 25, 2018
Readout of Vice President Mike Pence’s Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili (May 23) May 23, 2018
Female NASCAR driver promotes women’s empowerment (May 21) May 21, 2018
After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy (May 21) May 21, 2018
Remarks at the 2018 Plenary Session of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership (May 21) May 21, 2018
Civic and Tech through English Language (CTEL) Conference held in Batumi (May 20) May 20, 2018
U.S.-Georgia Defense Readiness Program Training Element Launch (May 18) May 18, 2018
Statement of the U.S. Embassy on Judicial Reform (May 18) May 18, 2018
Secretary’s Remarks: On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (May 17) May 17, 2018
Remarks by President Trump and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg (May 17) May 17, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s comment made to media following a meeting with members of the High Council of Justice of Georgia (May 16) May 16, 2018
USDA supports implementation of SPS requirement under the DCFTA in Georgia (May 14) May 14, 2018
Message of Condolence from the U.S. Embassy (May 8) May 8, 2018
Statement on Closure of Controlled Crossing Points in Russian Occupied Georgian Territory of South Ossetia (May 8) May 8, 2018
ParaShoot – Short Film Marathon throughout the Georgia (May 7) May 7, 2018
Assistant Secretary A. Wes Mitchell’s Remarks at the NATO-Georgia Public Diplomacy Forum (May 1) May 1, 2018
Assistant Secretary A. Wess Mitchell’s statement to media during his visit to the administrative boundary line at Odzisi, Dusheti District (May 1) May 1, 2018
Assistant Secretary Dr. A. Wess Mitchell’s remarks at the Joint Statement with Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikheil Janelidze (Apr 30) April 30, 2018
African-American opera singer Grace Bumbry visits Tbilisi (April 30) April 30, 2018
REMARKS: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo At a Press Availability (April 27) April 27, 2018
Inaugural Ceremony for the Dmanisi Youth Medical Education Center (April 26) April 26, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the 11th Battalion Deployment Ceremony (April 24) April 24, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at the U.S. Embassy Earth Day Event (April 22) April 22, 2018
Human Rights Report for 2017 April 21, 2018
U.S. Embassy Earth Day Celebration (April 20) April 20, 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, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Conference – Support for the Prevention of Violence Against Women in Georgia (April 18) April 18, 2018
Holding Russia Accountable for Chemical Weapons Use in Salisbury, UK (April 18) April 18, 2018
CDA Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Peace Corps G-18 Arrival Ceremony (April 17) April 17, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s comment to media during the tour of the Anaklia deep sea port construction (April 16) April 16, 2018
68 New Peace Corps Volunteers Arrive in Georgia (April 16) April 16, 2018
Joined by Allies, President Trump Takes Action to End Syria’s Chemical Weapons Attacks (April 14) April 14, 2018
U.S. Embassy Statement on the ”A Step to a Better Future” Peace Initiative by the Georgian Government (April 4) April 4, 2018
Enhancing University Research and Entrepreneurial skills in Georgia April 4, 2018
United States Welcomes Georgia Peace Initiative (April 4) April 4, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s comment to media at International Black Sea University (April 2) April 2, 2018
Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood’s comments to media at the Economic Policy Research Institute essay contest award ceremony (March 30) March 30, 2018
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the conflict in Georgia (March 29) March 29, 2018
Holding Russia Accountable for Its Destabilizing Behavior (March 26) March 26, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Book Donation Ceremony (March 21) March 21, 2018
DCM Elizabeth Rood’s Remarks to Media at Business for Gender Equality Award Ceremony (March 20) March 20, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s comments to media on the sidelines of the reception at USS Oak Hill (March 18) March 19, 2018
Media comments made by Deputy Commander of the Amphibious Ready Group Brian Finman (March 17) March 17, 2018
USS Oak Hill Arrives in Batumi (March 17) March 16, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Comments to Media at Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee (March 12) March 12, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Comments to Media at Gelati Monastery (March 9) March 9, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Women in Policing Conference (March 6) March 6, 2018
Deputy Chief of Mission, Elizabeth Rood’s Speech at the Women in Policing Conference (March 6) March 6, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media Following Meeting with Opposition Leaders (March 5) March 5, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at Kartveli Room Opening (March 1) March 1, 2018
Measuring Progress towards Improved Animal Health in Georgia (March 1) March 1, 2018
United States Mission to the OSCE On the Death of Georgian Citizen Archil Tatunashvili in Georgia’s South Ossetia Region (March 1) March 1, 2018
Death of Georgian Citizen Archil Tatunashvili in South Ossetia (February 26) February 26, 2018
USDA Strengthens Private Veterinary Sector capacity in Georgia (February 26) February 26, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Farewell Speech and Thoughts (February 22) February 22, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Media Interaction at the Strategic Communications Program Launch (February 20) February 21, 2018
Statement from the Press Secretary (February 15) February 15, 2018
Statement by President Trump on the Shooting in Parkland, Florida (February 15) February 15, 2018
USAID Energy Program February 14, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the USAID Energy Program Presentation (February 14) February 14, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the Parliamentary Oversight Presentation (February 13) February 13, 2018
Ambassador Ian Kelly at presentation of the The Heritage Foundation report “NATO Membership for Georgia: It Is in the of U.S. and European Interest. February 8, 2018
Chemical Weapons Attack in Saraqib, Syria (February 5) February 5, 2018
U.S. on Russia’s Violations of Georgian Sovereignty (February 1) February 1, 2018
Ambassador Kelly at conference “The Future of Conditionality in Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Perceptions and Policies” (January 30) January 30, 2018
DCM Elizabeth Rood’s comments to the media at presentation of Baseline Study “Gender equality in Georgia: Barriers and Recommendations” (January 30) January 30, 2018
President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address January 30, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s remarks to media at Bodbe Monastery on St. Nino’s Day (January 27) January 27, 2018
Remarks at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument (January 27) January 27, 2018
Attack in Kabul (January 27) January 27, 2018
U.S. Embassy Statement on Joint Military Force (January 26) January 26, 2018
Russia’s Violations of Georgian Sovereignty (January 26) January 26, 2018
Presidential Message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 26) January 26, 2018
NASA Day of Remembrance 2018 January 25, 2018
Ambassador Kelly’s Remarks to Media at the National Defense Academy (January 24) January 24, 2018
Statement on the Sentencing of Afgan Mukhtarli (January 12) January 12, 2018
Congratulations and best wishes to His Holiness Patriarch Ilia II (January 4) January 4, 2018
Press Statement on the Continuing Protests in Iran (January 4) January 4, 2018