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Defence Ministry hosts children of servicemembers killed in action on Int’l Children's Day

The body added the young visitors would also be invited to participate in a “variety of planned events” and enjoy attractions of the entertainment complex at the mall for the date. Photo: Defence Ministry

Agenda.ge, 01 Jun 2023 - 15:00, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze on Thursday hosted children of servicemembers killed in conflicts for the country’s territorial integrity, international peacekeeping missions and in other official duties, in a move marking International Children’s Day.

The Ministry said the children were hosted in Tbilisi’s Gino Paradise water park and received ₾500 ($191) in gift vouchers for East Point shopping mall from officials.

The body added the young visitors would also be invited to participate in a “variety of planned events” and enjoy attractions of the entertainment complex at the mall for the date.

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