United States Diplomatic Recognition Georgia Country

President Bush delivered a vote of confidence to an old friend Tuesday by establishing diplomatic relations with the strife-torn republic of Georgia, now led by former Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard A. Shevardnadze. As a result of the decision, announced by White House Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater, the United States has recognized as independent nations all 15 of the republics of the former Soviet Union.

President Bush delivered a vote of confidence to an old friend Tuesday by establishing diplomatic relations with the strife-torn republic of Georgia, now led by former Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard A. Shevardnadze. As a result of the decision, announced by White House Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater, the United States has recognized as independent nations all 15 of the republics of the former Soviet Union.