Polish Embassy Celebrates Constitution Day
On May 3, the Polish Embassy to Georgia marked its National Day of Constitution at the Biltmore Hotel, Tbilisi. The celebration was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Following the national anthems of Poland and Georgia, AmbassadorMariusz Maszkiewicz addressed the audience, “The Polish Constitution is one of the most modern constitutions in the world, adopted by the Polish-Lithuanian Sejm at the end of the 19th century, in 1791, in which Poles, Lithuanians and representatives of other nations participated. To date, this constitution remains a symbol of freedom and independence”.
Mikheil Janelidze, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, went on to speak about said constitution and also on Georgian-Polish relations. “This was one of the greatest events in the history of Europe, which, even now, fills the hearts of Polish people with pride and honor. We, the Georgian people, are extremely delighted to have had the opportunity to celebrate this remarkable event and share in your joy and happiness. Furthermore, it is with pride that I add that the rapport between Poland and Georgia counts centuries and our two countries have a great amount of respect for each other. It is symbolic that a couple of days ago, on April 28, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the reinstatement of diplomatic relations between the two countries. I am honored that our achievements were celebrated on that occasion, and once more, I would like to reiterate that our relationship has not lasted 25 years but 25 centuries. The common historical past, invariable aspiration towards freedom and shared values – these are the main grounds which have helped define the success of our cooperation. We hold Poland in the highest of regards, who always stood with Georgia through our very hard times, and hope that Poland will continue to support us in the future. Allow me to mention our common achievements on the foreign policy. Poland, in the recent past, as a result of reforms, has managed to tackle all its challenges and has become a full-fledged member of the free world. Such a successful transformation is exemplary for all those countries who are aspiring to join the European family.” The minister mentioned that as well as positive political relations, the two countries are also evolving economic, cultural, and educational ties.
The reception that followed the speeches was accompanied by classical and jazz pieces of the Revaz Kiknadze Quintet. The performers dressed in Polish national costumes and sang traditional songs. Spectators had a chance to see views of picturesque Polish cities on a large screen, as well as taste Polish cookies. The event was attended by the representatives of the Polish and Georgian parliament, Georgian governmental officials, diplomats accredited in Georgia, and representatives of the media. Two tickets to Warsaw were also up for grabs in a competition at the end.
By Maka Lomadze