We stand by Georgia and the efforts to build Georgia’s democracy over the course of many years since its independence. Such a statement made the Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, while answering the question of representative of the Georgian media.

QUESTION: I want ask about a specific case in Georgia. There are some claims that unfair sanctions were imposed on the judge on a specific case, which was later confirmed by the judge himself. What can you say about this case? And also, it made a little bit complicated situation in Georgia. If you can describe the situation.

ANSWER: I’m not immediately familiar with that particular case, but if we have anything specific to offer, we’ll be sure to do that. I think more broadly, the point is - and this is what I said at the top - that we support Georgia’s aspirations for Euro-Atlantic integration. We stand by Georgia and the efforts to build Georgia’s democracy over the course of many years since its independence. The construction of a democracy is never complete. That’s as true in this country as it is anywhere else, but we have attempted to do our part in terms of helping to build and to reinforce those democratic institutions, institutions that uphold the rule of law, among other basic democratic principles.

Over the course of years, we’ve allocated almost USD 6 billion in assistance funds to Georgia, including for those very purposes. We have worked closely in the security sector. We have sent thousands of people to the United States for cultural and educational exchanges. And we’ve helped to promote economic growth, the rule of law, democratic governance, as well as many other initiatives. But anything we have on this particular case, we’ll get back to you”, - said Ned Price.