President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili addressed the guests gathered in Tallinn at the reception dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the first democratic Republic of Georgia, organized by the Embassy of Georgia.

President talked about the prospects of historic friendship and bilateral collaboration between Georgia and Estonia. During his speech Giorgi Margvelashvili thanked President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid for the distinguished support Georgia has always felt from Estonia. “I would like to thank Estonia and Estonian people for making an important contribution to my country’s bright future. Also thank you for what you do for Europe and the world,” President Margvelashvili said.

President thanked his Estonian counterpart for her unwavering support for Georgia. “Madam President, your role in this process, the process of Georgia’s path towards its historic location and identity could not be underestimated. I told you today very sincerely that you are proving that there are not big and small nations, but there are big and small politicians. When politicians have vision, it does not matter how big the country’s economy is and how strong the country’s military capabilities are, these visions form and change the future of humanity.

Georgians and Estonians share common values. These visions are reflected in two very important words – love of freedom. We are ready to dedicate ourselves and our lives to this very important value. It is clear that a person who respects the his/her freedom and the freedom of his/her own country, respects the freedom of the other countries around the world, because this value is universal and unites people’s hearts and emotions.

Georgia and Estonia together serve this purpose. I would like to congratulate you and together with each of you to celebrate the 100 th anniversary of Georgia and Estonia. It was the time when we returned the independence and today we serve to preserve and fight for it,” Margvelashvili said.