Bidzina Ivanishvili declined a meeting with Ambassador Dunnigan, which was intended to convey a message from the Trump Administration. The request for the meeting came at the behest of Secretary Rubio. On May 22, Ambassador Dunnigan sought to discuss specific steps that the Georgian government could take to demonstrate its commitment to improving relations with the United States.
The aim of this initiative is to encourage Georgia to renew its longstanding partnership and friendship with America and its citizens, spanning over three decades.
"At Secretary Rubio’s request, on May 22 Ambassador Dunnigan asked for a meeting with Bidzina Ivanishvili to communicate a message from the Administration and to again relay specific steps the Georgian government can take to show it is serious about resetting its relationship with the United States," states an official communication.
"It is our hope that the Georgian government sincerely wishes to return to 33 years of partnership and friendship with America and the American people."