I represent the Georgian people, who know both the cost of war and the value of freedom and peace. A people who cherish their rich history and traditions, while at the same time facing with resolve the challenges that lie before our country, – Mikheil Kavelashvili stated in his speech at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
According to Mikheil Kavelashvili, the history of Georgia is a continuous chronicle of our people’s struggle for survival against invaders, through which we have miraculously managed to preserve our cultural identity, traditions and national character.
According to him, Georgia is a place where, throughout history, no human has ever been oppressed or persecuted on ethnic or religious grounds.
“I represent a country with a three-thousand-year history, the cradle of one of the world’s most ancient civilizations and the brave Georgian people, filled with pride and dignity. A country that possesses a unique alphabet, an ancient language and a 17-century-long Christian tradition.
The history of Georgia is a continuous chronicle of our people’s struggle for survival against invaders, through which we have miraculously managed to preserve our cultural identity, traditions and national character.
Despite centuries of continuous warfare with invaders, the cultural environment in Georgia has always been distinguished by exceptional humanism, tolerance and compassion for others.
Tolerance, openness to others, harmonious coexistence and diversity form the cornerstone of our ancient culture, which is brilliantly reflected in Georgian polyphony, in our national traditions and in the world-renowned Georgian epic, Shota Rustaveli’s The Knight in the Panther’s Skin”.
Georgia is a place where, throughout history, no human has ever been oppressed or persecuted on ethnic or religious grounds. Quite the opposite, we have always been known for our profound sense of justice,” said Mikheil Kavelashvili.
Mikheil Kavelashvili: I represent the Georgian people, who know both the cost of war and the value of freedom and peace, while at the same time facing with resolve the challenges that lie before our country
