USS Porter, Batumi, October 20, 2015. U.S. embassy photo
The U.S. guided-missile destroyer, Porter (DDG-78), is making a port visit in Batumi on Georgia’s Black Sea coast on October 20-23.
The USS Porter, which also made a port visit in Odessa, Ukraine this month, is from the U.S. Navy 6th Fleet.
“The Porter’s visit reaffirms the United States’ commitment to strengthening ties with NATO allies and partners like Georgia, while working toward mutual goals of promoting security and stability in the Black Sea region,” the U.S. embassy in Tbilisi said.
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter approaches the port of Batumi, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/UbJeN4pl34
— US Mission to NATO (@USNATO) October 20, 2015
It said that while in Georgia, the USS Porter will conduct “routine combined training with the Georgian Coast Guard.”
“The Porter’s port visit will further build on previous U.S. Navy visits to Georgia that enhance the professional partnerships and personal relationships between the United States and its allied and partner nations,” the U.S. embassy said.
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