Many generations have walked towards this day step by step, with work, hard work and great patience, said the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia at the Freedom Square, where the event dedicated to receiving the status of a candidate country for the European Union is taking place.

“Congratulations Georgia! Rich, with many centuries of history and culture, dedicated citizens, heroes and wise men. Fighter for freedom and faith. Relentless, unyielding and dignified. Congratulations on today!

Among the many victories that our homeland has won, today is one of the turning points in the long history of Georgia. Every Georgian knows this, because for us, Europe is not just geography and not just political unity. This is the worldview, spirituality and natural state, which is spread in the Georgian man’s poem, song and dance, toast, human love and forgiveness.

Many generations have walked towards this day step by step, with work, hard work and great patience. We walked with faith, with a deep conviction that Georgians, as guardians of the robe of Christ, the nation of Rustaveli and Ilia, would definitely return to the historical space.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed even a little to make this common joy happen.

Thank you to everyone who extended a hand of friendship to our homeland on this road, appreciated our work and dedication, trusted and supported us, who proved their loyalty to us.

Thank you, the wise and hardworking Georgian people, who know well the price of victory, it is for you and on your behalf, that we will continue to build the cherished future of our country - a united, strong and victorious Georgia. Glory to Georgia! May God be our protector”, - said Shalva Papuashvili.