On 24 August 1995, the Constitution of Georgia was adopted, and on 25 August its signing was scheduled; however, an assassination attempt was carried out against the head of state - which, according to Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, also involved external interference, internal destabilization, and incitement of confrontation from abroad. As a result, the signing of the Constitution was postponed.

Papuashvili made the remarks during the opening of a plenary session of Parliament, speaking about the history and circumstances surrounding the adoption of the Georgian Constitution.

“Today several publications are on your desks. Outside, at the entrance of the parliamentary chamber, the original 1995 Constitution of Georgia is on display, bearing the signatures of all members of Parliament at the time and members of the Constitutional Commission.

The original is kept in the State Archives. We requested the archives to produce an exact copy of the original - from the cover color to the paper itself - and this was distributed to you and our guests.

The Constitution of Georgia reminds us of many things - first and foremost, its content. It is particularly important today to highlight that the Constitution recognizes the special role of the Georgian Orthodox Church in the history of Georgia. This recognition later led to the 2002 Concordat between the state and the Church. We have also published copies of the Concordat and distributed them.

On 24 August 1995, the Constitution was adopted, and on 25 August the signing was scheduled. However, an assassination attempt was carried out against the head of state - also involving external interference, internal meddling, and incitement of confrontation within the country from abroad - and the signing was postponed.

Later, on 17 October 1995, the signing ceremony took place in this parliamentary hall. Outside, together with the original Constitution, you can also see footage from the signing ceremony.

The Constitution reminds us of many things - not only its content, but also the history of its adoption. Based on these lessons, our government acts today to prevent external interference in internal confrontation and to prevent improper attitudes toward the Church. All of this ultimately strengthens our statehood,” Papuashvili said.

Prime Minister’s annual report is currently being heard in Parliament, with cabinet members, heads of constitutional bodies, representatives of autonomous republics, and the Mayor of Tbilisi present. The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, and clergy members are also attending the session.