Friday, August 23, 2013

DEFENSE SECRETARY HAGEL AND GEORGIAN DEFENSE MINISTER ALASANIA MEET AT PENTAGON

FROM;  U.S. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT 
Hagel, Georgian Defense Minister Meet at Pentagon
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met at the Pentagon yesterday with Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Alasania, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said.
"Secretary Hagel praised Georgia's efforts to enhance civilian oversight of the armed forces, as these actions are a strong example of democratic progress through defense reform," he said.

Hagel expressed U.S. support for Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration efforts, Little said, and highlighted its holding fair elections and continuing to consolidate democratic gains as effective measures to advance those efforts.

The two leaders agreed to continue to broaden U.S.-Georgian defense cooperation, he added.

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