During his official visit to the United States, Georgia’s First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Levan Davitashvili, announced that a new U.S. ambassador to Georgia will be appointed soon.

In an interview with Imedi TV, Davitashvili noted that the U.S. administration has responded positively to Georgia’s nominees. “The process is moving forward according to standard diplomatic procedures, and there is no need for direct intervention. We expect to have a U.S. ambassador in Georgia in the near future, which will undoubtedly strengthen our bilateral relationship,” he said.

Davitashvili stressed the importance of revitalizing the strategic partnership between Georgia and the United States, highlighting the need for a “fresh start” after what he described as a “challenging legacy” inherited by both governments.

“Restoring strategic cooperation is one of the most vital tasks ahead. We have the opportunity to introduce new areas of collaboration that will benefit both nations,” he stated.

Addressing the topic of U.S. sanctions imposed on certain Georgian officials, Davitashvili called them “unjustified” and emphasized the need for a constructive dialogue on the matter.

“At the State Department, we discussed sanctions implementation more broadly. Georgia has consistently demonstrated its commitment as a reliable U.S. partner in enforcing sanctions globally,” he said. “However, we consider the sanctions targeting specific Georgian government officials to be unwarranted, and we believe this situation must change.”

He acknowledged that navigating the complexities of diplomatic legacy and bureaucratic procedure takes time, but underscored the importance of opening a new chapter in relations.

“There is clearly a willingness on both sides to rebuild and deepen our strategic partnership. This gives us confidence that U.S.-Georgia relations will continue to grow stronger,” Davitashvili concluded.