10/26 Interfax news agency quoted Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze as saying that "relations between Georgia and the United States reached a new level in their development under the administration [of President Donald Trump].” “Their level has never been so high," he added.
Bolton has said his visit will focus on regional security. He told radio host Hugh Hewitt before the trip that he will be “in the Caucasus to see the very significant geographical role that they have dealing with Iran, dealing with Russia, dealing with Turkey.”