Mayor Bowser sets May 26 for Georgia’s Independence Day celebrations in Washington DC
In her official statement, the Mayor said the Georgian community was an “important part” of the social fabric of the city. Photo: mayor.dc.gov
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The Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, on Thursday proclaimed May 26 as the date for annual celebrations of Georgia’s Independence Day in the city.
In her official statement, the Mayor said the Georgian community was an “important part” of the social fabric of the city.
Georgia’s magnificent culture and history are promoted by the Georgian Centre, a charitable organisation founded by first-generation immigrants who came to the United States with a dream to build a better life,” Bowser said.
Georgia’s Ambassador to the United States, David Zalkaliani, thanked the Mayor for the decision and said he was “delighted” to see Washington DC celebrate Georgia's Independence Day.
Delighted to see Washington DC celebrate Georgia's ????????Independence Day with us. Grateful to @MayorBowser for proclaiming May 26 as GEORGIA INDEPENDENCE DAY in Washington, and for welcoming me back to the nation's???????? beautiful capital. pic.twitter.com/SgY2UO9iNo
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) May 26, 2022
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.
Biden’s letter highlighted the partnership between the two states, noting their “shared commitment and sacrifice” in peacekeeping missions and mentioning Russia’s ongoing occupation of two of Georgia’s regions.
Countries across the world have illuminated their iconic buildings in the colours of Georgia’s national flag to mark the Independence Day of the country and show their support on Thursday.
The Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Thursday congratulated the Georgian people on Independence Day of their country.
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.
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.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on Friday came forward with an initiative of allowing citizens of the country living abroad to vote electronically in national elections.