I found today’s oath taking service at Freedom Square very moving - I was pleased to pass on His Majesty The King’s message of congratulations, - British Ambassador to Georgia Gareth Ward wrote on social network X and posted a photo showing the event dedicated to Georgia's Independence Day at Freedom Square.

According to him, the Georgian Defense Forces are proud guardians of sovereignty and independence.

"I found today’s oath taking service at Freedom Square very moving. The Georgian Defence Forces are proud guardians of sovereignty and independence. So I was pleased to pass on His Majesty The King’s message of congratulations," said Gareth Ward.