"I cannot imagine any American administration accepting as a partner a country that alternates between aligning with China, Iran, or certain terrorist groups and lacks any clear principles," stated Salome Zurabishvili, the fifth president of Georgia, at the Atlantic Council meeting.

"First and foremost, U.S. policy toward Georgia has always been bipartisan, and the sanctioning steps we've seen recently are already having an effect. We can see this from the reactions of certain circles in Georgia, despite the narrative that nothing is happening and it doesn't matter. We can see that it does matter.

The 'MEGOBARI Act,' which was reintroduced by Congressman Wilson, is very important because it shows both directions. It demonstrates that if we want to stay isolated, there are risks associated with isolation, but if we return to our regional, Euro-Atlantic path, then there are measures that can be taken, and they can quickly bring us back to strategic partnership with the U.S., economic ties, their development, and the political deepening of our relationships. I believe this bilateral policy is very important, as stated in the 'MEGOBARI Act.'

Non-recognition is extremely important because I do not believe that the U.S. can accept as a partner a country that no longer has any of the institutions the U.S. has supported for years—no independent institutions, no respect for the constitution, and falsified elections. I cannot see any American administration accepting as a partner a country that alternates between aligning with China, Iran, or certain terrorist groups and lacks any principles," Zurabishvili said.

The fifth president of Georgia expressed hope that in the coming days, she would be able to meet with U.S. officials, mentioning that she would meet with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic Party) and Jim Risch (Republican Party).