Georgian PM congratulates citizens on National Flag Day

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday congratulated the citizens on National Flag Day, highlighting it as “the most visible embodiment of the Georgian spirit, national identity, our freedom and independence”.

The flag preserves our great history and directs the unshakable will of Georgian citizens to one goal - to protect and strengthen our freedom. It is a symbol of the unity of all of us - we have one homeland and one future”, the Head of the Government noted.

Traditionally, a flag-raising ceremony was held in various departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Photo via Ministry of Internal Affairs

Garibashvili stressed that by honouring the national flag, he was “once again” commemorating the “eternal memory” of “many Georgians” who had sacrificed their lives for the future of the country.

A flag-raising ceremony was on the military bases of the Georgian Defence Forces. Photo via Ministry of Defence

The PM congratulated the “heroic” servicemembers, who have been safeguarding the “peace and unity” of the country, serving to “strengthen Georgia with their daily work”.

I wish for peace, unity and continued progress to our homeland”, Garibashvili added.

In his social media post, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili highlighted the national flag as “a centuries-old symbol representing our [Georgia’s] nation, church and state”.

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— Shalva Papuashvili ???????? (@shpapuashvili) January 14, 2024