The Office of the State Minister of Georgia hosted a presentation of the study ‘Research on the Motivation for Proficiency and Study of the State Language among the Azerbaijani-speaking and Armenian-speaking Population’ on the occasion of Georgian Language Day.

State Minister Tea Akhvlediani opened the event with a welcoming speech, congratulated attendees on Georgian Language Day, and highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting the state language. She reviewed the study’s findings and outlined key trends.

According to the research, Georgian language proficiency is steadily improving in regions with large ethnic minority populations, with more people learning the language each year. This progress is attributed to ongoing programs and mechanisms implemented as part of the state strategy. Akhvlediani emphasized that expanding access to quality Georgian language education remains a top priority under the civic equality and integration policy. She noted that, based on the research, the government—both central and local—will continue coordinated efforts to enhance learning opportunities and achieve the strategic goals set for 2030.

The event brought together representatives from the executive and legislative branches, local authorities, academia, and civil society.

“I congratulate all of Georgia on this important day, which marks the historical events 47 years ago aimed at protecting the official status of the Georgian language. It is a day we celebrate with national pride. Today, our responsibility extends beyond preserving the language—we must also support non-Georgian-speaking communities in acquiring it. The study we present today highlights the growing proficiency among Armenian-speaking and Azerbaijani-speaking citizens, especially the youth. This progress reflects the success of our ongoing state policy, which we will continue to pursue to fully meet our goals by 2030,” said State Minister Tea Akhvlediani.