The United States is ready to strengthen its relations with the Caucasian state more closely than before, but this will only be possible if a number of criteria are met. Part of the rapprochement may also be the easing of previously strict visa requirements for Georgian citizens. This also came Washington should develop a package that contributes to it by providing a number of tools to build an effective defense system against Russian aggression.
As part of the support, in addition to unspecified equipment, the Western superpower will also assist Tbilisi with training and maintenance. However, the package is subject to conditions:
Georgia has made significant and sustained progress toward reviving democracy, at least as demonstrated by the largely fair and free elections and balanced pre-election environment.
-And the White House will protect this.
The United States has set a standard requiring that the agency law, which has led to serious clashes in recent months, not be voted on in the country. According to the charges, the law would classify Western-funded NGOs, media and campaign groups as foreign agents, which critics say will be used to silence and delegitimize criticism of the government. james O'Brien,
The US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs warned that if the Caucasus country passes the Foreign Agents Law, restrictions will be imposed on the finances and travel of the people behind the law.
American officials added that the relationship between Washington and Tbilisi could be completely re-evaluated.
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