Georgia, throughout history, had ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity. For centuries, representatives of different ethnic groups and denominations have coexisted in Georgia in a friendly manner, respecting each other's beliefs and making a significant contribution to the development and strengthening of the country. Today, these unique traditions are preserved and consolidated within the framework of state policy. The Georgian government will spare no effort to strengthen the principles of civic equality and the tradition of mutual respect in our multi-ethnic and multi-confessional society”, - said the State Minister.  

Tea Akhvlediani expressed gratitude for Switzerland's strong position on Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for its contribution to the process of peaceful settlement of the conflict and the confidence building.  

The two co-facilitators took note of recent changes concerning freedom of movement and related pandemic measures, and called on participants to implement further solutions to improve the socio-economic situation stemming from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing closure of the crossing points along the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL).  

The State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani congratulates the Yezidis living in Georgia on the celebration of Charshama Sarsale.

State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani laid a wreath at the memorial to the patriots who fell on April 9 on the occasion of the Day of Restoration of State Independence, National Unity and Public Consent of Georgia and paid tribute to the memory of those who died for the freedom of the homeland.

”I want to congratulate our Roma citizens on this day and wish them happiness, peace and prosperity. Wish peace, happiness and prosperity in your families and our common homeland. We all know that the Roma is unique people with unique culture and traditions that make our diverse and multicultural country even richer.  

Issues related to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian-language newspaper Vrastan and the Azerbaijani-language newspaper Gurjistan were discussed at the working meeting with the State Minister.  

“I congratulate all the Assyrian citizens living in Georgia on this beautiful holiday of spring. I wish well-being and peace for each family and the whole Georgia. Georgia is a multi-ethnic and multilateral country and this is our strength and wealth, we will do everything to sustain it”, - said Akhvlediani.  

Today we are able to inform you that the current anti-covid immunization program in Georgia provides an opportunity for medical personnel and relevant age groups living in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region to be vaccinated in the territory controlled by the central government of Georgia.