"I had the opportunity to speak with both the US President and the US Secretary of State, where I noted our desire to restore the strategic partnership," Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told journalists at the memorial for heroes who died for Georgia's unity.

According to the Head of Government, Georgia has taken a step, and reciprocal steps depend on the United States.

"The visit was not to the U.S. itself, but to the UN; however, during the visit, I had the opportunity to speak with both the U.S. President and the U.S. Secretary of State, and I briefly noted our desire to restore our strategic partnership. This essentially depends on the United States. We have taken a step and are awaiting reciprocal steps. That was the message I conveyed during the brief conversations—both with the U.S. President and the Secretary of State.

I had brief conversations with both the U.S. President and the Secretary of State during a reception, and I emphasized the importance of restoring the strategic partnership. We expressed a desire to restore the strategic partnership; the atmosphere was very positive, and the brief exchanges went well," the Prime Minister stated.