Top diplomats of partner countries congratulate Georgian citizens on Independence Day
Top diplomats of Georgia’s partner countries on Friday extended their messages of congratulation to citizens on the country’s Independence Day, the Georgian Foreign office said. Photo: MFA of Georgia
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Top diplomats of Georgia’s partner countries on Friday extended their messages of congratulation to citizens on the country’s Independence Day, the Georgian Foreign office said.
In his message, the Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau highlighted independence, freedom and sovereignty were the “most important triad of values”.
“The historical experience of Poland and Georgia has created a solid foundation for respect and commitment to these values. I want to assure you that Poland will continue to support the territorial integrity of Georgia within the internationally recognised borders”, Rau said.
Best wishes of prosperity to our dear friends from Georgia on the occasion of ???????? Independence Day!
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs ???????? (@PolandMFA) May 26, 2023
გილოცავთ საქართველოს დამოუკიდებლობის დღეს!
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Bogdan Aurescu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, noted the strategic partnership between the two countries.
“I want to assure you that Romania firmly supports the integration of Georgia in the European and Euro-Atlantic structures and is ready to share its experience in this direction”, the top Romanian diplomat noted.
Warm congratulations to the Government and people of our strategic partner #Georgia ????????, on its Independence Day. #Romania ???????? strongly supports ???????? independence, sovereignty & territorial integrity, as well as its European & Euro-Atlantic path. @MFAgovge pic.twitter.com/pKgRj9MqA5
— MFA Romania (@MAERomania) May 26, 2023
The top Czech diplomat Jan Lipavský stressed European and Euro-Atlantic integration was a “historical choice” of Georgian citizens.
On the backdrop of Russia's [ongoing] aggression against Ukraine, the sustainability and stability of Georgia is of particular importance for the realisation of this choice. The Czech Republic continues to support Georgia's democratic and pro-Western orientation”, he said.
The Slovak Minister Miroslav Wlachovský noted the partnership between the countries and expressed his hope for strengthening the ties.
Tobias Billström, Sweden’s Foreign Minister, highlighted the beginning of the “most significant” stage on Georgia’s path of European integration, related to the recognition of the country’s European perspective last year.
The Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias noted “strong” bilateral relations between the two countries and stressed his country’s Government was “committed” to the European perspective of Georgia and supported its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ivica Dačić, the top Serbian diplomat, wished the country’s nationals “progress and prosperity”, and noted Georgia could “always count on the support of Serbia in matters important to it”.
The Croatian Minister Gordan Grlić Radman expressed his Government’s “readiness” to promote cooperation on the path of Georgia's accession to the European Union, both in bilateral formats and within the framework of the EU’s Eastern Partnership programme.
“Croatia has always supported Georgia's European choice and will continue to do so in the future”, he stressed.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov said “European and Euro-Atlantic values that unite the citizens of our countries, will add a strong impetus to Georgia's efforts towards full membership in the European Union and NATO”.
Heartfelt congratulations on the #National Day of ???????? Georgia! #Bulgaria reaffirms its strong support for Georgia and its people on their reform path with a view to its European and Euro-Atlantic integration. @MFAgovge
— MFA Bulgaria (@MFABulgaria) May 26, 2023
The Hungarian Minister Péter Szijjártó highlighted his Government’s support for Georgia’s European integration by saying “we will help Georgia to receive the European Union membership candidate status in a short period of time”.
#HappyIndependenceDayGeorgia????????#May26 #ThisDayisOurs pic.twitter.com/uEtsFWJfBw
— Georgia in Hungary (@BudapestEmb) May 25, 2023
In his comments for the date, the Armenian Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said his country had “always attached great importance to the development and strengthening of relations with our friend Georgia, and the intensity of high-level meetings between the two countries confirms our strong commitment to further expanding cooperation”.
Google has congratulated Georgia on its 105th anniversary since the creation of the first Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918.
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday wished Georgian citizens a happy Independence Day and said they understood “deeply” the “value of independence, freedom and democracy”.
Cities across Georgia are marking Independence Day with events and exhibitions for residents and visitors today, with the main programme hosted in capital Tbilisi throughout the day. The annual celebrations are marked after May 26, 1918 – the day the Act of Independence established the First Democratic Republic of the country.
United States President Joe Biden has wished the Georgian people a happy and healthy Independence Day on May 26 in a letter sent to Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. “The anniversary of a nation’s independence is not only a day of celebration, it offers a moment to honour the history and values that are ingrained in the national character, and to look to the future”, Biden wrote.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday marked the country’s Independence Day celebrations by saying its development across the ages had been determined by “gospel values” and the “ideal of freedom”.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday said his office had ensured peace and stability in the country on the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict despite “numerous destructive attempts by ill-wishers both inside and outside the country”.
Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze on Friday said the Independence Day was an “important event” for citizens of the country and called the date a “pillar of our national identity”.
Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday said a “just recognition” of Georgia’s “merits” would see the European Union grant the country its membership candidate status by the end of this year, in what he said would be a “historic step” that would help end the polarisation of the domestic political scene.
Landmarks across the world were illuminated in red and white on Friday to mark Independence Day of Georgia, as the country celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the restoration of its statehood.
The King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms on Friday congratulated Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and the country’s citizens on Independence Day.
New recruits of the Georgian Defence Forces took their oath in 10 cities across the country to launch celebrations of Independence Day on Friday.
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Friday congratulated citizens with Independence Day by saying “true independence” could only be achieved through ensuring a strong economic basis for the state.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili received congratulations from world leaders on Georgia’s Independence Day, the Government Administration said on Saturday.
Joe Biden, the United States President, extended his congratulatory message on Georgia’s Independence Day by saying the US stood together with Georgia to help advance its aspirations for further Euro-Atlantic integration and continued to support the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.