Lithuanian, Turkish presidents, US Secretary of State congratulate Georgia on Independence Day
Today Georgia marks the 30th anniversary of its independence. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the US State Secretary Antony Blinken have congratulated Georgia on Independence Day.
Nauseda tweeted that “Lithuania supports your aspiration to build a democratic, prosperous and secure European state!”
Congratulations @Zourabichvili_S and Georgian people on Independence Day.
— Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) May 26, 2021
Lithuania supports your aspiration to build a democratic, prosperous and secure European state! pic.twitter.com/uTayv4VTTt
Erdonan expressed hope in his letter that ‘friendly relations and close cooperation’ between Turkey and Georgia will continue in the future.
He welcomed the scheduled visit of the Georgian PM to Turkey on June 1.
Blinken stated that the US and Georgia ‘ enjoy a strategic partnership that is based on shared values.’
.@SecBlinken on Georgia's National Day.
— U.S. Embassy Tbilisi (@usingeo) May 26, 2021
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In the year ahead, we look forward to supporting Georgia as it works to strengthen democratic processes, create a more independent judiciary, and foster a fully engaged parliament. We will continue to support the Georgian people’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations, as well as their efforts to advance democratic and economic development as they rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. In the spirit of our ongoing cooperation, we wish you a Happy Independence Day!” Bliken said.
He stated that the US ‘is proud’ to support Georgia’s efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities, and ‘we appreciate its contributions to NATO’s mission in Afghanistan.’