The Consulate General of Georgia is opening in Milan. Prime Minister participated in the official ceremony. The consulate covers eight regions of northern Italy.

"We take pride in our unique, centuries-old history. We often emphasize that our country is over 3,000 years old, with Georgia`s statehood dating back 23 centuries.

Despite its small size, Georgia has always been situated at the crossroads of great empires. In such challenging circumstances, maintaining our independence has been incredibly difficult. However, the Georgian nation has consistently demonstrated an uncompromising spirit. It is this resilience that has enabled us, throughout the most turbulent periods of our history, to preserve our independence and safeguard our cultural identity.

Today, we proudly celebrate that Georgia is independent and sovereign like never before. However, we also recognize that maintaining independence requires continuous effort and vigilance. We remain committed to defending our sovereignty with all our strength.

In safeguarding our national interests, maintaining strong friendly relations and partnerships is essential. We take pride in the enduring relationship between Georgia and Italy, as well as the deep friendship shared between our peoples. We believe that common values unite our nations. Georgians hold a special regard for Italy and the Italian people. We believe that among European nations, we share the closest similarities with Italians, and this is a source of great pride for us", - said Irakli Kobakhidze.