The US is considering transferring an important military and trade package to Georgia if the anti-democratic course changes, Politico reports.
Politico writes that according to the terms of the bill, which Republican Joe Wilson is expected to present to Congress today, the US will begin negotiations to open a “strong preferential trade regime” with Georgia, if important political criteria are met.
Along with improving access to the American market, the draft law, which Politico has seen, also provides for the liberalization of the visa regime for Georgian citizens.
The bill also requires officials to develop a military support package for Georgia, including “providing security and defense capabilities ideal for territorial defense against Russian aggression and related training, technical and operational support elements.”
However, the program will be activated only if the US confirms that “Georgia has shown significant and sustainable progress in the direction of restoring democracy, as evidenced by at least fair and free elections and a balanced pre-election environment.”
Politico writes that the bill, which Joe Wilson will present to the American Congress, envisages the sanctioning of Georgian politicians.
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