Preparations for Independence Day begin at Liberty Square

11:15, 22.05.2025

The Georgian Defence Forces military personnel conducted their first rehearsal for the Independence Day celebration at Liberty Square.

The Commander of the Defence Forces, Major General Giorgi Matiashvili, observed the preparations for the country’s main national event, which features the participation of military units.

Deputy Defence Ministers Grigol Giorgadze and Sergo Janelidze, along with heads of various Defence Forces commands, also attended the rehearsal.

The recruits of the National Military Service, who will take the military oath on Independence Day, May 26, also participated in the rehearsal. In addition to Liberty Square, oath-taking ceremonies will be held at five other historic locations.

As part of the tradition, military equipment and weapons exhibitions will take place in 21 cities and municipalities across Georgia, including Tbilisi, Gori, Akhaltsikhe, Mtskheta, Rustavi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti, Poti, Mestia, Ambrolauri, Batumi, Telavi, Akhalkalaki, Marneuli, Senaki, Samtredia, Bagdati, Chkhorotsku, Abasha, and Martvili.

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