President of Georgia: Let 2019 be a year of reconciliation
Salome Zurabishvili has sent her New Year wishes from the Orbeliani Palace. Photo: President's press office.
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President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili has sent her first New Year wishes as the president of the country from the new presidential palace – Orbeliani Palace.
“I wish this year to be a year of peace and happiness, the year of unification and integration. Happy New Year to all Georgia!”, Zurabishvili said in her New Year message.
“New Year is coming and I offer my heartfelt wishes! I send warm wishes to our citizens living in Tbilisi and in all regions and villages of Georgia. I wish a Happy New Year to our compatriots living abroad!
“I send warm wishes to the soldiers and the police officers who ensure peace and order this night, I congratulate our soldiers participating in international missions in the distant Mali and Afghanistan. I plan to visit them in the nearest future.
“I wish a Happy New Year to our heroic compatriots living across the occupation line, in Gali and Akhalgori. I wish a Happy New Year to our Abkhaz and Ossetian brothers; Let 2019 be a year of reconciliation”, said Zurabishvili.
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze wished Georgian citizens good health, success and lots of reasons for happiness in 2019. Bakhtadze expressed hope that this year will be more fruitful for Georgia and its citizens.
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Over 200 popular local artists will celebrate New Year’s Eve with crowds in a gala concert on Tbilisi’s First Republic Square on Monday.On a stage set in the Christmas Village on the Square, the four-hour show will launch at 11pm and go well into the night to mark the onset of 2019.
From theatrical shows to artist concerts, open-air fairs and exhibition of countryside products, Georgia’s capital is celebrating the festive season for locals and visitors with a lot to see and experience.