The rule of law in Georgia, independence of the judiciary and the protection of pluralism - The State Minister of the US focused on these issues at the meeting with Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the Prime Minister of Georgia today.

Mike Pompeo spoke about Georgia"s Euro-Atlantic aspirations and Russian occupation. According to the Secretary of State, the United States is looking forward to the day when Georgia becomes a plenipotentiary member of the NATO.

" The United States condemns Russian occupation of Georgian land. The Russian invasion is a clear violation of international peace and security and contradicts the UN Charter"s main principles and the Helsinki Act. Abkhazia and South Ossetia, occupied by Russia, are integral parts of Georgia. The United States supports Georgia"s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, "said Pompeyo

According to him, the United States relies on stable partners for the protection of common security and interests. Georgia is one of those partners that demonstrate commitment to defense of international security and western values.

"President Trump supports the Bucharest declaration, the United States is looking forward to the day when Georgia becomes a member of the Alliance," the US Secretary of State said.

According to Mike Pompeo in order to strengthen democracy in Georgia , the US calls on the country to create an opportunity to hear all the voices in the politics and in media in order to strengthen distribution of power and control over government institutions.