The independence of our country, its freedom and everything that is valuable for us stand under this flag, – Georgia’s President Salome Zurabichvili stated about it at Atoneli Presidential Residence, where solemn reception in connection with the National Flag Day was held.

In addition, the President hosted schoolchildren and talked about the importance of the flag. The state anthem was performed by the Defense Ministry Orchestra.

“I would like to congratulate everyone on the Day of National Flag, which is being celebrated by flying the flag for the first time at the Orbeliani palace. I am happy. The national flag is very important and I am happy that I have to talk about this with young people since this is a flag of the future. This is our historic flag and it reflects the whole history of our nation. We know that Georgians have fought under a number of flags, and I personally grew up under the three-color flag abroad when it was not a national flag and I was dreaming that one day Georgia to have its state flag. Today this is our state flag, we should respect it and by this respect our country. Wherever you are in the future under this flag, you should be aware that you are envoys of Georgia. Our flag is protected by our soldiers here and outside the country, this flag is protected by our border guards, our citizens who live near the occupation line. Our flag is respected by our athletes. Our culture is under this flag, which is our treasure. The independence of our country, its freedom and everything that is valuable for us are under this flag,” – -the President addressed the school children gathered at Orbeliani Palace.