UN Day celebrated in Georgia

The UN Day is marked on October 24 annually on the anniversary of the UN Charter in 1945. This year United Nations Day is also a celebration of the 30th anniversary of Georgia’s accession to the United Nations. On 31 July 1992, Georgia became part of the United Nations family.  

The celebration was attended by the State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality, Ms. Tea Akhvlediani, who shared a message on behalf of the Government of Georgia.

Speaking at the event, Ms.Tea Akhvlediani highlighted the UN’s support to Georgia.

“The UN contribution cannot be overestimated in the realization of our national priorities, including in democratic development, consolidation of human rights and freedoms, rule of law, open governance, public services, economic empowerment, gender equality, healthcare, education, agriculture, environmental protection, climate change and in other respective fields. The role and support of the UN, along with our international partners, is absolutely crucial in the peaceful conflict resolution process and assistance rendered to the conflict affected population in Georgia. I would like to seize this opportunity and once again express my sincere gratitude for the firm position of the UN towards the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within is internationally recognized borders,” Akhvlediani said.

The State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality, Ms. Tea Akhvlediani, stressed Georgia’s commitment to supporting the UN and its principles.

“On behalf of the Government, I would like to reiterate Georgia’s strong commitment to the founding principles of the UN and its full readiness to further deepen cooperation for the protection of our common values, reinforcement of peace in Georgia and across the globe, as well as for achieving our priority goal - to cement Georgia’s place within the European Family through further reform process,” the State Minister  said.

In her opening remarks,  the UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia, Dr. Sabine Machl noted that despite external and internal instabilities, over the past three decades Georgia has succeeded in consolidating its statehood;  transforming itself from the impoverished post-Soviet state into a stable, democratic and prosperous country.

“I believe that fruitful cooperation between UN and all international and local counterparts will bring closer the realization of hopes and desires of this beautiful country and its people and that the goal of making a difference will be accomplished through our day-to-day efforts. We remain committed to further support to the prosperity of Georgia,” she said.  

 In his welcome speech, the Georgia’s Youth Representative to the United Nations, Mr. David Esatia called on the young people to unite for building more prosperous future.

The celebratory concert featured performances of the Georgian National Symphony Orchestra, with almost a hundred years of history, conducted by maestro Nikoloz Rachveli and an outstanding musician of the new generation, 12 years old Tsotne Zedginidze. Tsotne Zedginidze performed his composition "Fantasy for piano and orchestra" which was first presented in Germany in July 2022. Giorgi Tsagareli, the internationally recognized Georgian viola, the Trinity Cathedral Choir directed by Svimon Jangulashvili, and  Tbilisi Women’s Choir directed by Omar Burduli presented the immortal work "Stix", by the legendary Georgian composer Gia Kancheli that has been performed in the best halls of the world for over half a century.

The programme  of the event  also included a photo exhibition entitled  ”The UN in Pictures: 30 years of partnership” and screening of a  short film on the 30-year partnership between Georgia and the United Nations.

Watch interesting moments of the event.