Salome Zurabishvili met with veterans of World War II in the pre-election campaign and congratulated them on veterans" day.

According to the presidential candidate, their role in preserving the statehood is important and in the case she becomes the president, she will take care of their welfare.

At the meeting Salome Zurabishvili also emphasized the role of Georgian soldiers in the fight against terrorism and announced the visit to Afghanistan in case of her victory in presidential elections.

"One of the first visits perhaps, should be in Afghanistan where we create a very dignified picture of our country, "Salome Zurabishvili said.