Cheney arrives in Georgia

US Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in Georgia, in a show of support for the South Caucasus nation and its pro-Western president.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2008 - 09:24

US Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in Georgia, in a show of support for the South Caucasus nation and its pro-Western president.

The visit comes a day after the White House announced a one billion US dollar economic aid package for the country, ravaged by last month’s war with Russia.

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