23 April 2024,   08:07
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Donald Trump signs act on supporting Georgia`s territorial integrity

Donald Trump has signed the act on supporting Georgia`s territorial integrity.

This act prohibits American aid to the governments that have recognized independence of the Russian-occupied Georgian territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia.

The document further stipulates that none of the funds appropriated by the Act may be made available to support the Russian occupation of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia.

In addition, the document states that the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States executive directors of international financial institutions to vote against any assistance for any of their programs (including any loan, credit, or guarantee) that violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.
The Appropriations Act also envisions a report to be submitted to congressional committees by the Secretary of State no later than 90 days after enactment of the Act “on actions taken by the Russian Federation to further consolidate the occupation of the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, including the estimated annual costs of such occupation.”

Eastern Partnership countries will be provided with additional assistance to combat Russian aggression and to support the Association Agreement and Free Trade Agreement.

The US president signed the legislative act yesterday. Two days ago, the House of Representatives and the Senate supported the law.

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