Subject: Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili of Georgia
From: White House Press Office<[email-masked]>
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Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:08:09 -0500

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 26, 2016

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*Readout of Vice President Bidens Meeting with Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili of Georgia*

The Vice President met with Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili today. The Vice President congratulated Georgia on the remarkable progress the country has made in its 25 years of independence, emphasizing that Georgia has become a leader in the region. The Vice President thanked Prime Minister Kvirikashvili for Georgia's unwavering partnership and support, and reiterated steadfast U.S. commitment to Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Vice President reaffirmed U.S. support for continued progress toward Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration, noting that deepening Georgia's political, economic, and military reforms remains the best path to advance these aspirations. The leaders pledged to continue working together towards ensuring Georgia's security and prosperity.

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