Georgia Congratulates US on Independence Day

Georgian leaders have sent their congratulations to the United States (US) President Donald Trump and to the American people, on their national Independence Day.

This year, on July 4, the US is celebrating its 241st anniversary of its Independence.

Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has sent a letter to his American counterpart, emphasizing that over the centuries, the American people successfully went through various challenges to build a strong, independent and prosperous state. 

“The US has always been a beacon of freedom and liberty for other nations, as well being the main pillar for peace and stability worldwide,” the letter reads.

Margvelashvili reaffirmed that Georgia will continue to be a strong partner of the United States.

Happy #IndependenceDay to the #USA! Congratulations to H.E @POTUS full - https://t.co/jGILD9EoY7 pic.twitter.com/rzUqlLvLlx

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) July 4, 2017

“Our historical friendship is irreversible, our nations jointly go through various challenges but firmly stand together to protect common welfare and security. We are grateful and highly appreciate US support rendered to strengthening our country's statehood, democratic development, unwavering stance of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as our European and Euro-Atlantic aspiration.,” the President stated, expressing hope that Georgian-American friendship and strategic partnership will further enhance and become stronger than ever in years to come.

Wishing the #USA a happy 4th of July! The values embodied in the Declaration of #Independence continue to inspire your friends in #Georgia. pic.twitter.com/x3ay4qvEf5

— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) July 4, 2017

Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Georgian PM, has also sent a letter to the US, noting that the universal values of freedom and democracy enshrined in the Declaration of Independence serve as a model for freedom-loving nations around the world, including Georgia.

“Georgia sees the United States as a foremost strategic partner with whom it shares common values and interests. The Georgian people greatly value the United States' steadfast support and significant contribution to Georgia's democratic transformation and development over the 26 years of our regained independence,” the letter reads.

The PM recalled his recent visit to the White House this May and added that the Vice President Michael Pence is set to visit Tbilisi later this summer.

“His visit is a powerful sign of support for my country and reverberates the strong message of the U.S.'s vested interest and engagement in Georgia and the wider region…Let me once again convey the assurances of my highest consideration along with my most cordial wishes for peace, security and prosperity to the friendly People of America,” he added.

Georgia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mikheil Janelidze, and other governmental officials have also sent greetings to the American people.

Happy 4th of July, #America, strategic ally of #Georgia, most loyal defender of our shared ideals of democracy and freedom. @StateDept pic.twitter.com/U1DnCv9f52

— Mikheil Janelidze (@JanelidzeMkh) July 4, 2017

By Thea Morrison

Photo Source: US Embassy Tbilisi