The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, announced the suspension of more than USD 95 million in aid to the Georgian Government.

“On May 23rd, following anti-democratic actions by the government of Georgia, I announced a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia. As a result of this review, the United States is suspending more than USD 95 million in aid that would have directly benefited the government of Georgia.

The anti-democratic actions and false statements of the Georgian government do not comply with the norms of membership in the EU and NATO. While we are suspending assistance to the Government of Georgia because of these actions, the US will continue to support programs and activities that benefit the Georgian people by strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and economic development.

During more than 32 years of friendship and partnership between our countries and peoples, the people of the US have allocated more than 6.2 billion dollars in aid, which has contributed to the development and strengthening of Georgia"s economy and democratic institutions. Our aid has contributed to equipping and training the Georgian Defense Forces and Coast Guard, building schools and hospitals, and training teachers, civil servants and medical professionals. We will remain loyal to the Georgian people and their Euro-Atlantic aspirations”, - reads the statement of the Antony Blinken.