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Otar Shamugia: "We are moving forward step by step towards Europe. This is the message of the day as well. I am confident, that we will soon become a full member of the European family "

On May 26, the events dedicated to the Independence Day of Georgia, organised by the Government of Georgia are held throughout the country. 

The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. Otar Shamugia inspected the spaces arranged by the National Wine Agency and the Environmental Information and Education Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture in Rustaveli Avenue, in the capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi.


‘’Firstly, I congratulate every citizen of Georgia on Independence Day. We have gone through many wars and social crises, but we are moving forward and moving toward Europe step by step. This is the message of our day as well. Europe is the choice of the vast majority of the population of our country, and I am sure, we will soon become full member of the European family.
 Unfortunately, 20% of our country is occupied, but I believe that together with our Abkhaz and Ossetian brothers, we can unite peacefully, and with mutual understanding, we will build a strong united state," said Mr. Otar Shamugia, the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture.

This year, the events dedicated to Independence Day will be united within the concept "Georgia's Historical Choice - The Road to Europe". Georgian Wine Space and Green Space will host citizens from 11:00 to 18:00 on Rustaveli Avenue.

Moreover, the exhibition stand of the National Wine Agency brings together small and medium-sized wine companies/wineries, wine bars, lounges and photo booths. Citizens have the opportunity to taste and buy different types of Georgian wine. Calligraphy and drawing masterclasses will be held for the little guests of the exhibition stand – the little ones will be able to paint clay pottery and prepare memorable postcards and bookmarks.

The green space of the Environmental Information and Education Center combines educational and entertaining corners, a children's "green" workshop and a relaxing eco-space - "Green Cafe". The space presents a variety of plants and installations with environmental themes. During the day, visitors to the exhibition stand will be able to participate in many environmental activities.

Within the framework of the ceremonial events dedicated to the Independence Day of Georgia, exhibition stands of the Rural Development Agency and Agency for Protected Areas of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture were organized in Gori and Telavi cities.

The visitors to the exhibition stands will have the opportunity to take part in various cognitive-entertaining activities, taste and purchase products produced by state program beneficiaries, and view photo exhibitions and Georgia-EU installations throughout the day. Within the framework of the events, costumed performances will be organized, and concerts will be held with the participation of Georgian performers. At 17:10, on 26 May 1918, at the time, when Georgia declared its independence, the anthems of Georgia and the European Union will be performed.