TBILISI, 21 May 2022, (TON): Georgian First Deputy Defense Minister Lela Chikovani and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Laura Cooper signed a 10-year framework agreement on defense cooperation between the countries in Tbilisi.

This was reported in the press service of the Georgian Defense Ministry.

The press service quoted Chikovani “today, a framework agreement was drawn up, which for a period of 10 years or even more will help increase the defense capability of the Georgian Defense Forces and will ensure the conduct of a containment policy.”

The Deputy Minister noted that the completed document is a continuation of the “Initiative to Strengthen Defense and Deterrence Measures for Georgia.”

A delegation from the US Department of Defense takes part in Tbilisi in bilateral consultations in the field of defense.