We were pleased to welcome Caroline Vik, Chief Policy Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). As part of a multi-country tour, Vik led a delegation to Tbilisi to meet with the Minister of Economy and private sector representatives to discuss economic growth opportunities. DFC is the international investment arm of the U.S. government. Its work in Georgia focuses on ports, infrastructure, and Middle Corridor investments. Over the years, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has invested more than $800 million in Georgia in a range of sectors including infrastructure, health, agriculture, and financial services. @DFCgov

Building on 30+ years of U.S.-Georgia health cooperation, Chargé d’Affaires Austrian and a visiting U.S. CDC delegation met Health Minister Sarjveladze to discuss strengthening public health systems, sharing expertise, and improving disease prevention for the benefit of both countries. 📷@MOHgovge

A more secure region starts with stronger borders. Chargé d’Affaires Austrian joined the opening of the Georgian Border Police post in Java-Oni, built with the support of the U.S. European Command to support patrols in Racha and strengthen regional security. 📸@MIAofGeorgia

Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian welcomed 13 new @PeaceCorps Response Volunteers to Georgia last week. They will share American expertise as teachers, trainers, and organizational development specialists in communities across Georgia, serving for up to one year.

Innovation thrives when ideas move freely. As Secretary Rubio emphasized, America is reaching for new frontiers. This week, U.S. Embassy speaker and American tech policy expert @ShaneTews explored Super Intelligence (SI) and digital freedom with Georgian youth and professionals. @AEI

32 years ago today, the State Partnership Program between the U.S. state of Georgia and the nation of Georgia began. Three+ decades of joint training, exercises & shared deployments globally has forged an enduring bond between Georgian and American forces. #SPP32

Free speech fuels American innovation and leadership. We hosted Dr. Joseph Fornieri for a virtual discussion with Georgian participants on freedom of expression, strengthening U.S.-Georgia ties and supporting America's commitment to protecting free speech worldwide.

Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the tragic fall of Sokhumi. We join our Georgian partners in remembering the sacrifice and courage of those who gave their lives to protect the Georgian homeland and those who have since been displaced after the war.

Countering terrorist support networks helps keep America safe. Uzbek national Davud Ansariy, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested in Tbilisi after a decade on the run and extradited to face U.S. charges of providing material support to ISIS and al-Nusrah Front. We thank our Georgian partners for helping secure his arrest and extradition.