Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Pompeo Expresses Support for Georgia's Sovereignty in Tbilisi Talks VOA News U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Georgian leaders Wednesday in Tbilisi where he expressed support for Georgia'ssovereigntyand strengthening of democratic institutions. On the latest stop of his multi-nation tour visiting allies in Europe and the Middle East, Pompeo held talks with GeorgianPresident SalomeZourabichvili, followed by a session withPrime Minister GiorgiGakhariaand Foreign Minister DavidZalkaliani. Gahkariacalled U.S.-Georgia relations his country's "most important partnership" and said Georgia appreciates U.S. support of its territorial integrity. .