PM: We had to fight for sovereignty, now we seek reset in U.S. relations, fair cooperation

“Georgia has spent the last four years fighting for its sovereignty and national interests. During this time, both the government and the people of Georgia expected greater attention from international partners. However, in the face of continued silence, the government chose to address the issue through an open letter,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said in an interview with Imedi TV. He said that the main message of the letter was the desire to reset relations and establish fair, balanced cooperation between Georgia and the United States. “The main message of our letter is that we are interested in resetting relations. Our goal is to establish fair and balanced ties between Georgia and the United States and to fundamentally shift the approach shaped under the previous U.S. administration. Our expectations — and they remain positive — are based on the shared values between the Georgian government and President Trump’s administration. You are aware of the new administration’s stance on issues such as USAID, NED, LGBT and gender propaganda, where we see complete alignment. Likewise, President Trump’s administration has taken a clear position against interference by European bureaucracies in the sovereign affairs of other nations, as seen in the case of Romania, where elections were questioned without real justification. The Trump administration spoke out on that matter, while no such support was expressed toward Georgia, even as we faced intense pressure from the previous administration. For four years, we fought to defend our sovereignty and national interests — and we succeeded. During that time, the Georgian people and government expected more support and attention. However, we were met with silence. With our open letter, we aim to change this dynamic and open a new chapter in U.S.-Georgia relations,” the PM said. Kobakhidze also suggested that the future of Georgian-American relations depends on the outcome of internal US political dynamics. “If President Trump succeeds in weakening the ‘Deep State,’ it will positively affect Georgian-American relations. If not, the current status quo will remain,” he stated. He noted that sanctions, including those targeting Georgia’s Vice Prime Minister and Interior Minister under the so-called MEGOBARI Act, are not just symbolic—they represent active pressure. Kobakhidze stressed that Georgia has done its part by conveying its position to the U.S. administration. “If the U.S. is also interested in resetting relations, it must take steps. We’ve done what we could—now we’ll see how they respond,” he concluded.

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PM: We had to fight for sovereignty, now we seek reset in U.S. relations, fair cooperation

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