Subject: Embassy of Georgia to the U.S._ Newsletter - Nov-Dec 2017
From: Embassy of Georgia in USA <[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:53:19 +0000

Embassy of Georgia to the United States

Newsletter вЂ“ Nov/Dec 2017

In This Issue:

1.
US-Georgia Military-Security
Cooperation Accelerates

2.
TBILISI
BELT AND ROAD FORUM: Connecting European and Asian Markets

3.
Georgia
emerging as regional trade & transportation transit hub

4.
Georgian Lelos Defeat US Eagles
Rugby Team

5.
Washingtonian
can now enjoy Georgian cuisine in downtown

US-Georgia Military-Security Cooperation Accelerates

U.S. Secretary of Defense General James Mattis praised GeorgiaвЂ™s outstanding contribution to international security at a Pentagon
meeting with the Minister of Defense of Georgia Levan Izoria on November 13th. The parties discussed the ongoing U.S.-Georgia defense partnership, including enhancement of combat readiness and institutional capacity via the Georgia Defense Readiness Program.

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TBILISI BELT AND ROAD FORUM: Connecting European and Asian Markets

On November 28-29, Georgia hosted 2,000 guests, including high government officials, diplomats, businesspersons and representatives
of multinational organizations, from approximately 50 countries at the Belt and Road Forum in Tbilisi. The Belt and Road Forum is a biennial event, which provides a platform for discussions concerning a wide array of issues related to trade facilitation in
the region and beyond. The Forum is a joint effort of the Georgian and Chinese governments, and the Asian Development Bank.

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Georgia emerging as regional trade & transportation transit hub

Georgia, due to its strategic geographic location at the intersection  of the eastern, western, northern and southern roads,
is growing into the regional hub for East-West trade and transportation by joining multiple international projects and expanding bilateral free trade agreements with all major regional countries.

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Georgian Lelos Defeat US Eagles Rugby Team

On November 25th, the Georgian National Rugby Team hosted the USA Rugby Team in Tbilisi, Georgia as part of the TBC Rugby Series. This time around
the US Eagles lost to the Lelos in an intense battle.

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Washingtonians can now enjoy Georgian cuisine in downtown

SUPRA Restaurant is Washington DCвЂ™s first Georgian restaurant opened up to public in November. Located at 1205 11th Street NW of Shaw neighborhood,
it was one of AmericaвЂ™s most-anticipated new restaurants according to the national edition of Eater.com.

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Media Coverage

Lonely Planet,
1 Nov 2017:  See the journey of Georgian shepherds and their flock

Vogue,
1 Nov 2017: In Tbilisi, BjГ¶rk Spotlights a Fantasy Crown by a Local Designer

Washingtonian,
6 Nov 2017: Take A Peek Inside DCвЂ™s First Georgian Restaurant

DC-Eater,
2 Nov 2017: D.C.вЂ™s First Georgian Restaurant Debuts Next Week

Vogue,
10 Nov 2017: There Are Several Reasons Why Georgia Should Be on Your Mind

Time,
14 Nov 2017: Evidence of the World's Oldest Grape Wine Has Been Discovered

Washington
Post, 13 Nov 2017: Earliest evidence of wine found in giant, 8,000-year-old jars

National
Geographic, 13 Nov 2017: Oldest Evidence of Winemaking Discovered at 8,000-Year-Old Village

CNN,
14 Nov 2017: Earliest winemaking traced back 8,000 years to Georgia

Fashionista,
29 Nov 2017: How Georgia, The Country, Became The WorldвЂ™s Most Exiting Fashion Destination

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