Georgia's active dialogue with the NATO does not mean Georgia will become an Alliance member without fail, NATO Military Committee Chair, General Ray Henault stated at a news conference in Moscow. In his words, "Intense dialogue does not guarantee NATO membership, but allows us holding talks with any state. The political decision on admission of a state to the NATO is made on the basis of a number of requirements, which should be met,» Henault said. He also added that among major requirements for a country, claiming NATO membership, is sustaining good neighborly relations with adjacent countries and a settled domestic political situation.

«Georgia has to solve unsettled matters with unrecognized republics on its own, however in interaction with Russia. These matters refer to domestic policy, and the state should solve these on its own. The NATO is considering that matter as part of bilateral relations of Georgia with surrounding states,» the NATO Military Committee Chair said.