Defence Minister highlights correlation between “strong army and strong state” on historic battle anniversary
Earlier today in his remarks over the date, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stressed the Didgori Battle was a “symbol of Georgia's strength, unity, struggle and dedication for the motherland”.
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Georgian Minister of Defence Juansher Burchuladze on Friday commemorated the 901st anniversary of the Didgori Battle, fought between the armies of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Great Seljuk Empire near contemporary Tbilisi, by highlighting connections between a strong army and a strong state.
As the battle of Didgori showed us, a strong army is the basis of a strong state. That is why, together with our international partners, we are actively implementing important reforms to increase the country's defence capabilities. We should do everything with our efforts for the unity and prosperity of the country”, Burchuladze said.
Earlier today in his remarks over the date, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stressed the Didgori Battle was a “symbol of Georgia's strength, unity, struggle and dedication for the motherland”.
Georgia today celebrates the anniversary of the 1121 battle where an invading Seljuk army was defeated as a result of effective military tactics of King David IV, also known as David the Builder, who is perceived as one of the most powerful and impressive rulers of Georgia from the Bagratid dynasty.
The ‘Didgoroba’ celebrations are marked annually in the Didgori Valley, where the battle took place.
Georgia’s culture ministry marked the commemoration day for King David IV, Georgia’s iconic 12th century ruler, on Thursday by releasing the trailer of Didgori, an upcoming videogame set in a pivotal 1121 battle led by the monarch.
Georgian state institutions, artist shows and a wider public are celebrating the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Didgori, a pivotal moment in the history of the medieval Kingdom of Georgia and the Great Seljuq Empire.
Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka Bakhtadze has visited Didgori Valley today where locals are celebrating the anniversary of Didgori Battle between the armies of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Great Seljuk Empire in Didgori, near Tbilisi on August 12, 1121.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday congratulated citizens on the 901st anniversary of the Didgori Battle, fought between the armies of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Great Seljuk Empire near contemporary Tbilisi, by saying the legacy of the occasion defined “our national identity”.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Saturday congratulated citizens on the 902nd anniversary of the Didgori Battle, fought between the armies of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Great Seljuk Empire near contemporary Tbilisi, by highlighting the date as “the greatest milestone” in the country’s history and “the most important determinant of Georgian identity and faith in future victories”.