Rubio reaffirms US support for Georgia for Independence Day celebrations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended congratulations to the Georgian people on Independence Day, emphasizing partnership between the two nations.

In a statement released on 26 May, Rubio highlighted the shared values that have underpinned US-Georgia relations for over three decades.

"For over thirty years, the friendship and partnership between our nations has been built on shared values of democracy, sovereignty, and the pursuit of a better future," Rubio stated. "The Georgian people’s love of and commitment to freedom and independence is inspiring. The United States remains committed to a partnership in line with Georgia’s aspirations for a secure and prosperous future."

Georgia's Independence Day marks the adoption of the Act of Independence on 26 May 1918, establishing the Democratic Republic of Georgia following the Russian Revolution.