“Georgian-Azerbaijani relations are developing dynamically in every direction year by year.”
“Elchi” reports that the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, said this during his speech at the official reception organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Tbilisi on the occasion of May 28 — Independence Day.
According to the Speaker, the relations between the countries are based on mutual respect for sovereignty, independence, and interests, as well as sincere dialogue.
Papuashvili noted that Georgia has always supported peace and progress in the South Caucasus.
“Georgia will continue to work together with neighboring countries towards peace-building in the region,” the Speaker added.
He congratulated the Azerbaijani state and people on Independence Day and wished peace, tranquility, and prosperity to the friendly and brotherly country.
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Georgia, Faig Guliyev, said in his speech that the celebration of the 106th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in Tbilisi carries symbolic meaning. He recalled that the first independence of the Azerbaijani state was declared in the capital of Georgia on May 28, 1918.
The Ambassador stated that the Azerbaijani-Georgian relations, based on friendship, brotherhood, and good neighborliness, as well as the strategic partnership between the two countries, are being developed at a high level today as well.
It should be noted that government officials of Georgia, members of parliament, representatives of the diplomatic corps, public and political figures, and members of the Azerbaijani community attended the event. First, the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Georgia were played, and then a video dedicated to Independence Day was shown.
After the official part, a concert program was presented. Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, singer Tayyar Bayramov performed mugham and folk songs. A participant of the “Ranina” children’s contest, broadcast on Georgia’s First Channel, performed the song “Happy Azerbaijan”.
