US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan responds to World Press Freedom Day and emphasizes the importance of journalists working freely.

“The United States and Georgia share many values, none more important than our independence and love of freedom.

Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we remember the women and men of the press, who make extraordinary efforts, sometimes at considerable risk to themselves and their careers, to keep the public informed and hold institutions and leaders accountable.

The Georgian and American Constitutions both guarantee the freedom of the press to report the news and express our views without fear of censorship. A free press is a cornerstone of a democracy. That is why it is so important that we do everything we can to sustain a society that protects journalists so they can safely do their jobs.

So, today, on World Press Freedom Day, let’s honor the media, for their efforts to keep us free”, - said the Ambassador.