An event dedicated to "Mother Tongue Day" titled "Mother Tongue – Our Treasure" was held in the Parliament of Georgia. The participants of the event were addressed by the Speaker of Parliament.

"Congratulations on Mother Tongue Day, the Day of the Georgian Language, which we mark with particular significance every year. Language is not merely a means of communication. It is the core of our identity - our history, our memory, our soul. Ilia Chavchavadze did not formulate the triad "Homeland, Language, Faith"; he merely recognized, summarized, and articulated what had shaped the Georgian nation over centuries. These are the three pillars upon which our statehood and national existence rest. If one pillar is weakened, the others begin to tremble as well. The continuity between generations, this uninterrupted link across time and space, is an essential prerequisite of a nation`s self-identification and collective memory. We must know who we are, where we come from, and where we are heading; what within us is unchanging, irreplaceable, and must be fully preserved`, - said Shalva Papuashvili.

As he noted, the Georgian language is not merely a collection of words but a civilization that connects generations separated by centuries: "It is difficult to find another language whose centuries-old form remains so comprehensible to a modern nation. The Georgian language possesses precisely this unique continuity. We read the 1,700-year-old Life of Saint Nino and the 1,500-year-old Martyrdom of Saint Shushanik, and not only do we understand their content, but we feel their spirit, their strength, their native essence. This is a rare historical privilege and, at the same time, a great responsibility".

The participants were also addressed by Mariam Lashkhi, Chairperson of the Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee. She emphasized the historical significance of the Georgian language and its role in preserving national identity, noting that the protection of the language is both a responsibility and an obligation of every citizen.

"In 1978, the state status of the Georgian language was defended. April 14 is a symbol of Georgian unity, dedication, and love. We are the only nation in the world with three living forms of a single alphabet. Niko Marr once said: `The Georgian language is so rich in its internal qualities that it is a world language.` This pride is a responsibility for all of us. The state has transformed this responsibility into concrete actions. In 211 schools, 60 kindergartens, and 11 educational centers, thousands of specialists protect the Georgian language every day. Each year, up to 30,000 people learn it. Dear students, you are the generation that must preserve the Georgian language in the digital world as well. Speak Georgian correctly and purely, without barbarisms", - said Mariam Lashkhi.

The event also featured speeches by Tamar Makharashvili, Deputy Education, Science and Youth Minister, and Giorgi Alibegashvili, Head of the State Language Department. As part of the Mother Tongue Day event, school students recited poems by Georgian poets. At the conclusion of the event, participants were awarded certificates.