The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S. to Georgia, Kelly Degnan.

The meeting focused on the friendly relations between the United States and Georgia and the challenges facing our country.

Ilia II underlined the necessity for peaceful return of the occupied territories and expressed gratitude for the US support to our country.

“There are many problems, but there is more hope”, - said the Catholicos-Patriarch.

Kelly Degnanthanked His Holiness for warm welcome and noted that the U.S. will continue to actively support Georgia.

The Catholicos-Patriarch congratulated Kelly Degnan on her appointment as ambassador once again and wished her success.