Square in Lithuanian capital named after Tbilisi
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Georgia’s relations with its ally Lithuania are stepping up to an even friendlier level, with a crowning moment taking place tomorrow in the centre of the city’s capital.
People living in the Vilnius will celebrate the opening of Tbilisi Square – an area named in honour of Georgia’s capital. The November 4 celebration coincided with a visit to Vilnius by Georgia’s Prime Minister and other dignitaries, Lithuanian news agency DELFI reported citing Georgia’s Ambassador to Lithuania.
Tomorrow’s ceremony marking the opening of Tbilisi Square will be attended by Lithuania’s Prime Minsiter Algirdas ButkeviÄius, Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius, Georgia’s Foreign Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Georgia’s Ambassador to Lithuania Khatuna Salukvadze and other honourable guests.
Vilnius Square in Tbilisi. Photo by Panoramio.com.
Opening of Tbilisi Square in Vilnius serves as one more bright example of the friendship and partnership between Georgia and Lithuania, as well as emphasises the close cooperation between the sister cities - Vilnius and Tbilisi,” said Ambassador Salukvadze.
Tbilisi Square is situated in the heart of Vilnius in ŽvÄrynas, at the intersection of MickeviÄiaus and KÄstuÄio streets,” she said.
A fragment of wall with Lithuanian details in Vilnius Square, Tbilisi. Photo by global.truelithuania.com.
It was understood Tbilisi City Municipality gifted a set of decorations to be displayed at Tbilisi Square in Vilnius that symbolised Tbilisi.
Georgia has already marked its friendship with Lithuania by opening a park in honour of the country in 2009. Several years later, in 2011 the Tbilisi Mayor’s Office renovated the wall at Vilnius Square, and as a symbol of the country’s friendship, displayed the work of Georgian and Lithuanian artists.
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