DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2015 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met
with Georgian Defense Minister Mindia Janelidze today on the sidelines of the
NATO defense ministers’ conference in Brussels, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy
Rear Adm. John Kirby reported.
In a statement summarizing the meeting, Kirby said Hagel
thanked Janelidze for his leadership and for the contributions Georgia
continues to make in Afghanistan and other peacekeeping missions, as well as to
coalition efforts in Iraq against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Improving Georgia’s Interoperability, Readiness
“The secretary stressed the United States' commitment to
helping improve Georgia's interoperability and readiness,” the admiral said, “a
process that will be greatly enhanced by continued institutional reform in the
Georgian government.”
The two leaders also discussed the ongoing crisis in
Ukraine, Kirby said, noting that they reviewed efforts by allies and partners
in the region to reinforce international commitments and to continue to apply
diplomatic and economic pressure on Moscow.
“Secretary Hagel reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.
partnership with Georgia,” the press secretary added, “and pledged to continue
our strong defense cooperation.”
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