"In Georgia, this day is traditionally celebrated as a symbol of new year, renewal, joy and happiness. Georgia has always been distinguished for its ethnical and religious diversity and this national holiday is a proof of this diversity", - Stated the Minister.

"I would like to address ethnically Azeri citizens of Georgia to reiterate that we always stand with them and that we continue to make all efforts to provide our support to their culture, language and traditions. For centuries, we, Georgians and Azeris living in Georgia, have lived together and today too, together we are building a new independent state, based on democratic values. Happy Novruz Bayram!"