Georgia–United States relations
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Georgia-United States relations are bilateral relations between Georgia and the United States.
U.S.-Georgia relations continue to be close. Extensive U.S. assistance is targeted to support Georgia's democratic, economic, and security reform programs, with an emphasis on institution-building and implementing lasting reforms. The United States has provided Georgia approximately $1.7 billion in assistance since 1991. On September 12, 2005, Georgia signed a compact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation for a five-year $295.3 million assistance package. Information about U.S. assistance to Georgia can be found at http://www.state.gov/p/eur/rls/fs/66198.htm.
The United States works closely with Georgia to promote mutual security and counterterrorism interests. The United States provides Georgia with bilateral security assistance, including English-language and military professionalism training, through the International Military Education and Training (IMET) program. The multi-year Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP) ended in 2004, achieving its intended goals of enhancing Georgia's military capability and stimulating military reform. Launched in January 2005, the Georgia Sustainment and Stability Operations Program has advanced GTEP's goals and trained the Georgian contingent participating in coalition operations in Iraq. Partnership with the Georgia (U.S.) National Guard, visits by the Sixth Fleet and the Coast Guard to Georgia, and the Bilateral Working Group on Defense and Military Cooperation are also important components of our security relationship with Georgia.
Promoting democracy and reform is another strategic pillar of our bilateral relationship with Georgia. In April 2006 the government passed a strong anti-trafficking-in-persons law. Since then, the government has taken further constructive steps to combat trafficking in persons. In 2007, Georgia moved up to the Tier 1 list, meaning that it fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.
Principal U.S. Officials include:
- Ambassador--John F. Tefft
- Deputy Chief of Mission--Mark Perry
- USAID Director--Robert J. Wilson
- Political/Economic/Commercial Affairs--Bridget Brink
- Public Affairs--Cynthia Whittlesey
- Defense Attaché--Matthew Brand
- Management Counselor--John Bernlohr
- Regional Security Officer--John Galido
The U.S. Embassy in Georgia is located in Tbilisi.
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This article contains material from the US Department of State's Background Notes which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain.[1]
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