PM: SSPS is modern, high-tech institution ready to meet today’s challenges

“The Special State Protection Service (SSPS) is a modern, mobile and high-tech institution that fully meets the challenges of today and continues to evolve,”  Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, said while addressing an event marking the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of the Special State Protection Service, the Government Administration reported.

The Head of Government of Georgia congratulated the personnel of the Special State Protection Service on the agency’s 32nd anniversary and reaffirmed that the Government of Georgia will continue to fully support its further strengthening and development.

“In Georgia’s modern history, your institution holds a special place. Since its establishment, the Service has carried out a mission that directly contributes to the strength of our state, institutional stability and the country’s secure development. Your profession is associated with constant risks and tremendous responsibility, requiring the highest standards of discipline. Every day, you fulfill this mission with exceptional professionalism and dedication, and I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your service. Sadly, along this demanding path, a number of your comrades have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in the line of duty. I pay tribute to the bright memory of your heroic colleagues and friends who lost their lives while performing their official responsibilities. Their courage will forever remain an enduring example of devotion to the country. Today, we can rightfully take pride in the fact that, thanks to the clear vision of the Service’s leadership, the high qualifications of every officer and the unwavering support of our Government, the Special State Protection Service has become a modern, mobile and high-tech institution that fully meets the challenges of the modern era and continues to develop. I want to assure you that the Government of Georgia will continue to fully support the further strengthening and advancement of the Special State Protection Service,” stated Irakli Kobakhidze.

President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili, Speaker of Parliament Shalva Papuashvili and Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister for the Coordination of Law-Enforcement Agencies Mamuka Mdinaradze also congratulated the Service on its 32nd anniversary. The Head of the Special State Protection Service, Lieutenant General Anzor Chubinidze, spoke about the agency’s achievements and future plans.

To mark the 32nd anniversary of the Service, the Head of the Special State Protection Service awarded 32 employees with medals of various classes for exemplary performance of their official duties.

The ceremony was attended by the Ministers of Defence and Internal Affairs of Georgia, the Prosecutor General and the Head of the State Security Service.