Parliament Speaker: Europe Georgia’s “worldview, spirituality, natural state”
The chief Georgian legislator told the citizens at the event that building a “united, strong and victorious” Georgia would be “continued” following the successful outcome on the status. Photo: Georgian Parliament press office
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Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Friday reacted to the country being granted the European Union membership candidate status by saying Europe was “neither just a geography nor just a political unity” for Georgia but represented “our worldview, our spirituality and our natural state”.
In his speech at a public event celebrating the status for the country, Papuashvili said the success was “one of the turning points” in Georgia’s history.
Congratulations, Georgia!
— Shalva Papuashvili ???????? (@shpapuashvili) December 16, 2023
Rich in centuries-old history and culture, devoted patriots, heroes and wise men; fighters for freedom and faith; indefatigable, unyielding, and dignified—today, I extend heartfelt congratulations to you.
Among the many victories our homeland has won,… pic.twitter.com/s3Qy8Tka9S
Many generations have walked towards this day step by step, with hard work and great patience. We walked with faith and deep awareness that Georgians [...] would definitely return to the historical core”, he said.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and contributed even a little to this common joy. Thanks to our great ancestors. [...] Thanks to everyone who extended a hand of friendship to our homeland on this road, appreciated our work and dedication, trusted and supported us, who proved their loyalty to us”, the Parliament Speaker added.
The chief Georgian legislator told the citizens at the event that building a “united, strong and victorious” Georgia would be “continued” following the successful outcome on the status.