Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili announced Tbilisi's readiness to help NATO in the Black Sea
Georgia is ready to help NATO in ensuring security in the Black Sea region Prime Minister of the country Irakli Garibashvili aboard the flagship of the sixth fleet of the American naval forces Mount Whitney, located in the port of Batumi, Izvestia writes.
According to him, Georgia is a devoted ally and “participant in global security “. “We understand well the importance of the security of the Black Sea and are committed to helping our allies in this direction,” he stressed.
The Prime Minister noted that the visit of American ships to Georgia can be considered a strengthening of strategic relations between Tbilisi and Washington.
On Tuesday, November 9, Romania called for an increase in the US military presence in the Black Sea. According to the country's Defense Minister Bogdan Aurescu, Bucharest will help the American side develop a US strategy in the Black Sea region.
Earlier, US Navy officer Brian Harrington said that regular military exercises bypassing the Montreux Convention would help deprive Russia of its leadership in Black Sea.