Georgian leaders send warm wishes to Estonia on Independence Day

The iconic TV tower overlooking Georgia's capital Tbilisi has been illuminated in the colours of the Estonian flag tonight to mark the country’s 100th anniversary of Restoration of Independence.

Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili sent warm wishes to Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid and Estonian people on this special date.

My congratulations to Madam President @KerstiKaljulaid and to the Estonian people on the #100th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of #Estonia. My best wishes for peace and prosperity to our brotherly nation.

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) February 24, 2018

President Margvelashvili said he believes "with our joint efforts, the historically friendly ties and close cooperation between Georgia and the Republic of Estonia will be further enhanced and deepened for the mutual benefit of our two nations".

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili also sent warm wishes to Estonia on its national day.

Happy 100th anniversary to our good friend #Estonia. Sending my best wishes for prosperity, peace and freedom! #Estonia100pic.twitter.com/tEyv5nYqFs

— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) February 24, 2018

Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze congratulated Estonia on this special date in the Estonian language on Twitter.

Palju õnne Eesti Vabariigile 100. sünnipäeva puhul! Ma soovin südamest Eesti rahvale rahu ja õitsengut ning olen kindel, et meie kahe riigi ja rahva vahel jääb kestma tugev side ja üksmeelne sõprus! Elagu Eesti! @MFAestonia#Estonia100

— Mikheil Janelidze (@JanelidzeMkh) February 24, 2018

Wishing the Estonian people peace and welfare, Minister Janelidze said he believes the strong friendship between Georgia and Estonia will further continue.

On February 24, the Republic of Estonia celebrates its 100th anniversary of independence with events marking the occasion to be held all over the country.