 Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Rieker, says the U.S. supports Georgia in terms of sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the territories occupied by Russia in 2008. Speaking in the Georgian capital of Sibili, Rieker called the United States the strongest Georgian partner, and a steadfast friend after Georgia, Rieker also plans to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia. The United States stands with the Georgian people in support of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and that we condemn Russia's 2008 invasion of the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Asetia. As of Mr. Schofer, we're engaged diplomatically through the Geneva International Discussions to address Russia's ongoing occupation of sovereign Georgian territory, and we're committed to supporting Georgia's goal of developing its capabilities to defend itself against future aggression. Very clear that we seek with Russia a more stable, predictable relationship, but we will not stop to call out Russia's reckless or aggressive behavior that includes the occupation of nearly 20 percent of Georgia's territory.