Anne Toft Sørensen, together with ambassadors of the Nordic and Baltic countries, laid flowers at the April 9 Memorial in Tbilisi, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the 1989 tragedy.

According to a statement shared by the Embassy of Denmark in Georgia on social media, April 9 is observed as National Unity Day in Georgia.

“On this solemn day, the Day of National Unity, our Ambassador laid flowers together with the Nordic-Baltic embassies to honor the victims of April 9.

9 April is the Day of National Unity in Georgia, as it marks the tragic events in 1989, when the Soviet troops violently dispersed peaceful demonstrators in Tbilisi, who were advocating for Georgia’s freedom and independence. 2 years later, Georgia’s independence was restored.

Denmark firmly supports Georgia’s sovereignty and independence,” the statement said.

This year marks 37 years since the April 9 tragedy.