19 March: Georgia continues building its army and strengthening the armed forces' defense capability with the help of its strategic partner, the United States, President Mikheil Saakashvili said Sunday while attending the joint Georgian-American dril

Saakashvili visited Vaziani firing range where the drills are being held, accompanied by Defence Minister Bacho Akhalaia and military attaches of diplomatic missions.

"Another 400 of our military get the experience and knowledge from members of the world's best army. All such exercises are of vital importance for us, because our soldiers are getting combat experience. If an army has no combat experience, especially in our region, it's not worth a dime", Saakashvili said.

He said that despite criticism, Georgia will continue to participate in Afghanistan operations.

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