Georgian society “consciously or intuitively” supports “European path” - President
Zourabichvili said “everyone” who would succeed contributing to the path of Georgia's accession to the European Union would have a “unique place” in the history of the country. Photo: 1tv.ge
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The Georgian society supports the country’s European integration path “consciously or intuitively,” with the support “strengthening over the years,” Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said in her address dedicated to Independence Day of Georgia on Thursday.
Zourabichvili said “everyone” who would succeed contributing to the path of Georgia's accession to the European Union would have a “unique place” in the history of the country.
Today for the first time there is a real chance [concerning Georgia’s European prospects]. Neither the civil society - united around this goal - nor the souls of our ancestors, or future generations, would forgive us for missing this chance. Instead, those who will be able to succeed on this path will have a unique place in Georgian history,” the Georgian President said.
Zourabichvili noted the May 26 date represented the Georgian nation’s decision to “live in a free and independent country” and refusal to “be a part of another country, to be enslaved.”
United States President Joe Biden on Thursday extended his congratulations of Georgia’s Independence Day to Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and citizens of the country.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday extended his congratulations to the Georgian people on the occasion of Independence Day and wished them “happiness, prosperity and peace.”
Foreign officials on Thursday sent their congratulatory messages to Georgian counterparts and citizens to mark the country’s Independence Day, with foreign ministers of Poland, Greece, Latvia, Bulgaria and Iran being among those who offered their messages of support.
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday Congratulated the people of Georgia on Independence Day and vowed support for the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday congratulated citizens of the country on Independence Day, praising the “supreme values of homeland and freedom” in an address dedicated to the date.
Political leaders from Georgia’s partner countries on Thursday congratulated citizens of the state on its Independence Day, vowing support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and wishing the Georgian people happiness and prosperity.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday said the country expected a “wise, far-sighted, politically justified and, most importantly, fair” decision from the European Union on its membership aspirations.
Minister of Defence of Georgia Juansher Burchuladze on Thursday said the country’s path of European and the Euro-Atlantic integration meant a “strong and stable” Georgia and led to “security, prosperity and a better tomorrow” for Georgian citizens.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on Monday said it was “important to show the world” that the country’s “European choice” was “unshakable,” and stressed “all political forces” in the country must be “united under this goal”.