As we know, the visit of the US Vice President is specifically dedicated to the so-called TRIPP route - therefore, it is logical that in this case the addressees of the visit are these two specific countries! What else can I comment on this? - This is how Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze answered the question about J.D. Vance's planned visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan in February.

To the journalist's additional question, when it comes to the transit role of the South Caucasus and Georgia is part of the transit route, why the country was not included in the US Vice President's agenda, Kobakhidze stated that "this is up to them to decide".

“According to our information, this visit is specifically dedicated to the Zangezur issue - based on this, it is quite natural that the American politician is visiting Azerbaijan and Armenia.

You know what the context of Georgian-American relations is. This context is very difficult. This context was created by the Biden administration. Let's see how it will develop against this background. We are waiting patiently. We have made a public statement that we are ready to renew the strategic partnership from a clean slate and with a specific roadmap.

We are patiently waiting for the decision of the American administration,” said Irakli Kobakhidze.