Georgian PM attends closing event of Europe Day in Tbilisi
He noted the closing day of the celebration at Orbeliani Square was dedicated to Sweden - the country holding the current Presidency of the Council of the EU, and wished the guests a “pleasant evening”. Photo via Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday attended the closing event of Europe Day, having been celebrated this weekend in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi.
In his speech, Garibashvili thanked everyone attending the evening, including Pawel Herczynski, the European Union Ambassador to Georgia, Ulrik Tideström, the Ambassador of Sweden to the country and Tbilisi City Mayor Kakha Kaladze.
Photo via Government Administration
He noted the closing day of the celebration at Orbeliani Square was dedicated to Sweden - the country holding the current Presidency of the Council of the EU, and wished the guests a “pleasant evening”.
The Head of the Government said during the celebration of Europe Day, Georgia’s capital had hosted Spanish Day on Saturday, as the country was set to take over the EU presidency from July.
Photo via Government Administration
The two-day Europe Day events, organised by the Government Administration, showcased Spanish and Swedish culture, cuisine and traditions. The event will close with the performance of Swedish folk singer Sofia Karlsson and Stockholm-based professional a cappella group Riltons Vänner.
The ruling Georgian Dream Government has done a lot, over the last ten years, to bring Georgia “even closer” to Europe, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Saturday during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Europe Day event in the country's capital Tbilisi.
Revaz Javelidze, the Head of the Government Administration, on Saturday said he believed Georgia would soon celebrate the European Union membership candidate status and congratulated guests on Europe Day marked this weekend in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi.
Tbilisi’s hilltop TV tower overlooking Georgia’s capital Tbilisi on Saturday was illuminated in the colours of the European Union flag to mark Europe Day, the Tbilisi City Hall said.
Pawel Herczynski, the European Union Ambassador to Georgia, on Saturday said “European leaders have decided to expand Europe” and emphasised that Georgia was “one of the potential” candidate countries.
The partnership dynamics between Georgia and Portugal and prospects of deepening the existing cooperation were discussed on Monday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Helena Carreiras, the Minister of National Defence of Portugal.
A line-up of Georgian artists and bands will continue the annual Europe Day celebrations in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi today, with a show at the Presidential Palace set for Tuesday evening.