American Legislative Exchange Council calls upon the US government to sign an agreement on free trade relations with Georgia. The Council adopted a special resolution, in which the achievements in the process of combating corruption and the development of free market institutions are reported in details.
`Whereas, strong economic growth and investment would provide the optimal environment for Georgia to further strengthen its democratic institutions; and
Whereas, closer U.S. engagement with Georgia through trade negotiations would encourage even greater reform in Georgia and build its capacity to further modernize and liberalize its economy; Now, therefore, be it resolved, that ALEC calls on the Administration to further deepen the economic and trade relations with the country of Georgia and to start negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Georgia; and Be it further resolved, that ALEC calls on the U.S. Congress to support S.RES.136 and H.RES 414 initiating negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the country of Georgia,` the resolution says.
