There are people who are trying to undermine the close, strong partnership between the US and Georgia. They are doing this for certain reasons and for private interests, which is exactly what these are designed for, US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan said in an interview with Radio Liberty.

According to him, the USA is not going anywhere and will stand by Georgia until the people of Georgia aspire to a democratic future.

"They are not only trying to discredit the USA, but also any independent voice that comes out in favor of the European, democratic future of Georgia. I think that the people of Georgia are smart enough - at least the ones I have met are very smart about it. They are used to this kind of Russian and pro-Russian disinformation, and I think they can see when people are trying to damage Georgia's partnership with its closest friends, real strategic partners who will be here for Georgia, because we have been here with Georgia for more than 30 years and we are not going anywhere. We will stand by Georgia until the people of Georgia aspire to a democratic future," said Kelly Degnan.

*The quotes in the article have been double-translated from Georgian and wordings may be inaccurate.