FM Zalkaliani expects the parties will review issues pertaining to deepening bilateral cooperation, regional security and the process of Georgia’s integration into NATO.

“Such a high-ranking visit by our key strategic partner is another message of clear support for our country’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, stable democratic development and Euro-Atlantic integration,” Zalkaliani stated.

To be informed, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, John Kirby, announced on Tuesday that the United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, will visit Georgia next week as part of a Europe trip.