Economy Minister highlights role of economy in achieving “real independence” on national day
As part of events marking the date across Georgia, the Minister visited public displays hosted by the Ministry and its agencies, and emphasised the importance of not only developing innovative products in the country but also promoting them to both local and foreign consumers. Photo: Ministry of Economy
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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.
Davitashvili highlighted the importance of the date and said he wished the nation “true freedom and prosperity” alongside “formal and legal independence”.
“[M]uch remains to be done so that the country becomes truly independent - and in particular, economically stable and self-sufficient - and that we actually benefit from the blessings of freedom”, he said.
As part of events marking the date across Georgia, the Minister visited public displays hosted by the Ministry and its agencies, and emphasised the importance of not only developing innovative products in the country but also promoting them to both local and foreign consumers.
He said the Ministry was making “every effort” to assist domestic businesses in being involved in international presentations and exhibits, with the goal of supporting them in making sure their goods are “widely advertised, highly valued and desired”.
Oliver Varhelyi, the European Union Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, on Friday extended his congratulatory message on Georgia’s Independence Day by saying the country “belongs to the EU”.
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.
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”.
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 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”.
New recruits of the Georgian Defence Forces took their oath in 10 cities across the country to launch celebrations of Independence Day on Friday.
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.
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”.