President of Poland: “Georgians, we are waiting for you in a united Europe, you are part of the EU”
Today Georgia marks Independence Day, commemorating May 26, 1918 – the day when the Act of Independence was adopted and which established the First Democratic Republic of Georgia. Photo: IPN.
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“Georgians, we [the Polish people] are waiting for you in a united Europe, because you have been a part of its heritage for centuries. We are waiting for you in NATO, because you [Georgians] are a proud nation that deserves freedom, security and prosperity”, said Polish President Andrzej Duda during Independence Day official ceremony.
President Andrzej Duda noted there is enough space for friends, including Georgia in NATO and the European Union and that Poland is Georgia’s reliable ally which makes every effort to support Georgia and its aspirations for Euro-Atlantic integration.
We [Poland and the Polish people] urge you [Georgia] to be persistent on the path of reforms, as well as to maintain European standards in building political unity and respecting political dialogue. EU countries must remember that Georgia is part of European civilization”, said Duda.
In his speech Duda also mentioned that freedom, independence, democracy, respect and solidarity are the principles that underpin the relations of Georgia and Poland.
Today Georgia marks Independence Day, commemorating May 26, 1918 – the day when the Act of Independence was adopted and which established the First Democratic Republic of Georgia.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, fewer ceremonies will be held on the day, unlike earlier years when multiple events would be held both in Tbilisi and in the regions.
Dozens of foreign states and leaders have congratulated Georgia on its 30th anniversary of independence.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the US State Secretary Antony Blinken have congratulated Georgia on Independence Day.
Today Georgia marks Independence Day, commemorating May 26, 1918 – the day when the Act of Independence was adopted and which established the First Democratic Republic of Georgia.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, fewer ceremonies will be held on the day, unlike earlier years when multiple events would be held both in Tbilisi and in the regions.Various armored vehicles are present in central Tbilisi for the day. The presentation will be closed by the flight of Su-25 fighter jets.
Andrzej Duda, the President of Poland, paid a visit to the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) deployed in the central Georgian village of Odzisi, near the administrative boundary line separating the Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region from the rest of the country, on Georgia's Independence Day on Thursday.
From the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi to the highland Georgian town of Mestia, the country is celebrating Independence Day today, commemorating May 26, 1918 – the day when the Act of Independence was adopted, establishing the First Democratic Republic of Georgia. The main location of the ceremony was Freedom Square in central Tbilisi. However, the ceremony also took place in Svaneti, Adjara, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Kakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti regions.
Presidents, ministers of foreign affairs, ambassadors and international society have been congratulating Georgia on its Independence Day today. The Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Elizabeth II has congratulated Georgia on its 30th anniversary of Independence from the Soviet Union and sent 'best wishes to the people of Georgia'.
Dozens of countries around the world have illuminated their iconic buildings in red and white – the colours of Georgia’s national flag to mark the 30th anniversary of Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union. To celebrate the Independence Day of Georgia, the Olympic stadium in Wroclaw was lit in red and white. The Georgian national anthem was also performed during the event.
To mark the 30th anniversary of Georgia’s Independence from the Soviet Union, at the initiative of the Georgian Embassy in Armenia, billboards in Yerevan lit up in red and white – the colours of Georgia’s national flag.
Polish President Andrzej Duda says that his country is ready to share some of its coronavirus vaccines with Georgia.Duda made the statement during his meeting with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili in Tbilisi earlier today. He stated that Georgia and Poland should further strengthen ties, especially in the tourism field. Zurabishvili stated that Georgia has lifted all restrictions for tourists who have received their coronavirus vaccines, adding that the country is open for Polish tourists as well.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Tbilisi earlier today.
European Union Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell has stated earlier today that ‘Georgia’s European path is built on solid ground’. He has delivered a speech at the joint conference of the government of Georgia and the Georgian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum.