The Chairman of the Parliament continues his visit to the United States. Irakli Kobakhidze has already met with experts at the Marshall Fund and the leadership of the International Republican Institute.

Later, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Elizabeth Millard, held a face-to-face discussion.

Speaker of the Parliament continues meetings in the Senate and Congressional House of Representatives. During the visit to Washington, a public speech at Johns Hopkins University is plannrd .

"In the framework of the visit we will meet the Speaker of the lower house of Congress, as well as congressmen, senators, and executive officials. We will first talk about cooperation between the two countries, strategic partnership between the United States and Georgia. Also, we will inform our colleagues and friends about the ongoing processes in Georgia, "said Irakli Kobakhidze, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the United States Davit Bakradze noted that the strategic partnership between the two countries is important.

"Last year we had quite significant results, which should be strengthened in 2018," Bakradze said.

The statement was made by the President of the International Republican Institute Dan Twiing.

"We discussed the cooperation between Georgia and the United States in various fields. The work of the International Republican Institute is being implemented in Georgia to support our partners, all political parties, including our friends in the opposition, "said Dan Twining.