U.S.-Georgia Partnership - Conference Panel Two - Strategic Gateway for Regional Expansion

Summary: This year marks the centennial of Georgia’s independence and the establishment of the First Republic in 1918 and the 10th year since the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008. Please join the U.S. Institute of Peace, Embassy of Georgia and the Heritage Foundation in welcoming The Honorable Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, for the Second Annual U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference. Renowned experts will explore the current state of regional affairs, focusing on the geopolitical interests of the United States and Georgia.   Panelists: H.E. Dimitry KumsishviliFirst Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Mr. Brock BiermanAssistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia, USAID Ambassador Elisabeth MillardPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Mr. Christian DanielssonDirector General for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, European Commission Mr. Jonathan Katz, ModeratorSenior Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the United States Closing Remarks: H.E. Levan IzoriaMinister of Defense of Georgia