Georgia still considers the United States a strategic partner and expects a reset in relations under the new administration. Such a statement the Foreign Minister, Maka Botchorishvili, made in the interview with Imedi TV.

“Relations with the US are important for Georgia. Our decision was not to suspend the strategic partnership. For us, it remains a strategically important partner. It is also important that we have some clarity on how America’s new administration views relations with Georgia.

... I have had multiple communications with the US Ambassador. The latest communication was also attended by a representative from Washington, from the State Department. Of course, the embassy represents the country and its interests, which the Ambassador has repeatedly emphasised. One more thing is important – how much does this embassy and the ambassador contribute to strengthening relations between the two countries?

Unfortunately, up to now, we must acknowledge that although the "MEGOBARI Act" passed by Congress was named in a way that suggests it does not reflect the official position of the executive branch or the State Department-an interpretation we can accept-it remains the only recent document concerning Georgia that has been reviewed by the US Congress and is currently pending Senate deliberation.

For us, the "MEGOBARI Act" is not a friend act; this is not an act about friendship. We anticipate a strategic partnership, not the one described within the framework of the "MEGOBARI Act" that is envisioned by its creator", - said Maka Botchorishvili.