In the frameworks of the Charter on U.S. – Georgia Strategic Partnership, 5th meeting of the democracy working group is held in Washington.  

From Georgian side the meeting was moderated by the National Security Council secretary of Georgia Giorgi Bokeria and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergi Kapanadze; From the U.S. side By Philip Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasia Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eric Rubin and Thomas Melia.

According to the information of the Georgian Foreign Ministry, the sides discussed a wide rage of ongoing and implemented democratic reforms in Georgia, including, changes in the electoral legislation and 2012 parliamentary elections’ preparation processes.

“Also, the Georgia- U.S. Partnership in the frameworks of the “Partnership for Open Government” initiative will be discussed on the meeting and the opportunities of sharing the experiences of successful reforms carried out in Georgia to various regions of the world too,” – is said in the statement issued by the Minister Grigol Vashadze.

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