“The U.S.-Georgia defense relationship has been and continues to be based on enhancing interoperability and supporting Georgia’s ability to deter further aggression and defend its sovereign territory, all of which helps Georgia become more prepared for NATO membership,” reads the statement.

Mtavari Arkhi TV reported yesterday that the ruling Georgian Dream party refused to open an American military base in the country during the U.S. Secretary of Defense’s visit to Georgia in 2021.