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Georgian Independence Day celebrated in Afghanistan

Georgian soldiers together with the defence forces of the United States, Czech Republic, Poland and Afghanistan participated in the symbolic march. Photo: Ministry of Defence of Georgia.

Agenda.ge, 26 May 2019 - 14:52, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Independence Day of Georgia is being celebrated at Bagram Base in Afghanistan, where Georgian soldiers together with the defence forces of the United States, Czech Republic, Poland and Afghanistan participated in the symbolic march.

The military parade ended at the memorial of Georgian soldiers killed in peacekeeping missions, which the Georgian colonel and vice colonel decorated with a wreath. Photo: Ministry of Defence of Georgia.

At the end of the symbolic march a tournament was held of Georgian wrestling for invited guests. Photo: Ministry of Defence of Georgia.

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