By KUNA,
Washington : U.S. President Barack Obama called Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili thanking him for Georgia’s “significant contribution” in Afghanistan, the White House said late Tuesday.
The White House said in a statement that Obama thanked the Georgian President for his country’s significant contribution to the international effort in Afghanistan, as the Georgian battalion deploys this month alongside American Marines in Helmand.
“The President relayed the strong support of the United States for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” it added.
According to the statement, the two leaders discussed the importance of all sides avoiding provocative actions to build stability in the region.
Obama also “appreciated President Saakashvili’s continuing commitment to democratic and economic reforms in order to fulfill the promise of the Rose Revolution.” They discussed their shared interest in achieving the historic goals set forth by the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit, due in D.C. on April 12-13.