Mikheil Kavelashvili: Experience teaches us that peace is not a given; it requires constant vigilance; Georgia is a homeland of heroes, and our centuries-old chronicle—filled with tumultuous events—serves as proof of this

Georgia is a homeland of heroes. Our centuries-old chronicle, filled with tumultuous events, stands as undeniable proof of this, - Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of Georgia, stated during his address at an event dedicated to Veterans' Day.

According to the Press Service, the President congratulated the veterans on their day and expressed gratitude on behalf of the country.

At the event, the President paid special tribute to the memory of the heroes who perished for Georgia’s freedom, noting that their self-sacrifice, courage, and devotion to the homeland are an integral part of the history of Georgian statehood.

"Georgia is a homeland of heroes. Our centuries-old chronicle, filled with tumultuous events, serves as irrefutable proof of this—a history of which each of you present here is a living, dignified, and integral part," stated Mikheil Kavelashvili.

The President of Georgia emphasized the importance of the social welfare and healthcare of veterans, as well as the necessity of ensuring their dignity and well-being.

Mikheil Kavelashvili also addressed the security challenges facing the modern world, stating that, against the backdrop of ongoing wars and conflicts, the preservation of peace, the strength of state institutions, and societal unity take on particular significance. According to him, the experience of veterans highlights, in a unique way, the importance of peace and freedom.

"Your experience teaches us that peace is not a given; it requires constant vigilance, steadfastness, a strong state, and the unity of the nation," stated the President of Georgia.

The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia, the Speaker of Parliament, the Minister of Defence, the Director of the State Service of Veterans Affairs, representatives of the Patriarchate, and invited guests.