Georgia celebrates 25th anniversary in UN
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25 years ago on this day Georgia became a member of the United Nations (UN).
Attending the UN Day reception today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili addressed the representatives of the diplomatic corps and international and non-governmental organisations.
I would like to say with pride that over this period, we have managed to transform our country from a UN humanitarian aid recipient into a regional leader that now serves as the Chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP)" PM Kvirikashvili said.
UN Resident Representative in Georgia Niels Scott (R) and Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili attend UN Day reception. Photo by PM's press office
Kvirikashvili said UN and Georgia successfully cooperate in a number of fields, including:
- Democratic governance,
- Human rights,
- Rule of law,
- Economic and social development,
- Healthcare,
- Education,
- Employment
- Environmental protection.
He said "we have gained huge experience and we are very well aware of the importance of cooperation with the UN structures”.
I would like to reassert that Georgia firmly supports the UN’s engagement in the country as well as throughout the region in terms of fortification of the stability and achieving sustainable development. It is our government’s honour to serve as the chair of OGP and contribute to a powerful global movement for openness and deeper democracies that promotes the UN Sustainable Development Goals”, Kvirikashvili said.
Prime Minister said Georgia closely cooperates with UN in terms of implementation of 2030 Agenda.
Georgia has already taken steps to reinforce the effective governance and ensure the participation of all relevant stakeholders in the decision making process. That’s precisely why Georgia remains committed to UN and its work", he said.
Prime Minister said Georgia closely cooperates with UN in terms of implementation of 2030 Agenda. Photo by PM's press office
UN Resident Representative in Georgia Niels Scott said since Georgia joined the UN in 1992 "in the midst of internal and external adversity and chaos”, it has not only gone through "remarkable transformation”, but also become "active and much-esteemed member of UN”.
Georgia continues to make substantial contribution to UN’s works on security, peace, development and human rights. This dynamic of international engagement reflects the strong will of Georgian government and people to support the work of the UN for stronger, more sustainable economic growth, clean environment and water, equal opportunities and gender equality, better education and healthcare and a decent life to all”, Scott said.
He thanked the government and people of Georgia "for this valuable partnership and enabling the UN to continue contributing to Georgia’s development”.
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