Georgia sends warm wishes to Switzerland on Swiss National Day

Georgian high officials sent their warm wishes to Switzerland on Swiss National Day on August 1.

The President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili sent an official congratulatory letter to the President of Switzerland Alain Berset, in which Margvelashvili emphasised that Georgia pays high importance to the development of friendly and mutually beneficial relations with Switzerland "as our strong partner”.

My sincere congratulations to President @alain_berset on the #SwissNationalDay - https://t.co/T9JIy3wVFU

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) August 1, 2018

I remain confident that the historical ties and long lasting friendship between Georgia and the Swiss Confederation will be further enhanced and become ever stronger for the mutual benefit of our two nations.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to extend my gratitude for the Swiss Confederation’s steadfast support of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and express my appreciation for its strong efforts as a mediating country between Georgia and the Russian Federation.

Your Excellency, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration along with my best wishes for peace and prosperity to the friendly Swiss people,” the official congratulatory letter reads.

Meanwhile, Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Davit Zalkaliani participated in an event held in Georgia that was dedicated to Swiss National Day.

Zalkaliani highlighted friendly relations between Georgia and Switzerland and announced the upcoming visit of Georgian Parliament Speaker Irakli Kobakhidze to Switzerland that is planned for next month.

Warmest greetings to #Switzerland on the occasion of its National Day! Wishing to our friendly Nation happiness and prosperity. #Georgia and #Switzerland share exemplary friendship. pic.twitter.com/uJNbvFjMoV

— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) August 1, 2018

Zalkaliani recalled the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Georgia that came into play for Switzerland and Liechtenstein on May 1, 2018. He said that the agreement had great importance for developing trade and economic relations between Georgia and EFTA countries, including Switzerland.

Zalkaliani thanked Switzerland for supporting Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.