Reception on the occasion of Georgia’s Independence Day
As part of the events dedicated to Georgia’s Independence Day, on 11 June 2025, a reception was held at the Embassy of Georgia in Brussels, organized jointly by the Embassy of Georgia to the Kingdom of Belgium and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Mission of Georgia to the European Union, and the Mission of Georgia to NATO.
The Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Head of the Georgian Mission to the European Union, H.E. Vakhtang Makharoblishvili addressed the guests with welcoming remarks. In his address, Ambassador spoke about Georgia's centuries-long struggle for freedom, which ultimately led, 107 years ago, to the declaration of independence of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia and the adoption of a progressive, European-standard Constitution.
Vakhtang Makharoblishvili emphasized Georgia’s unwavering aspiration to return to the European family - an aspiration that, following 70 years of Soviet occupation, has become the country's main driving force. In his remarks, Ambassador highlighted that despite the illegal occupation of two Georgian regions and the severe security challenges, Georgia has remained firmly committed to its European and Euro-Atlantic integration path.
The Ambassador described the EU’s decision to grant the European Perspective and Candidate Status to Georgia as a historic milestone. He expressed hope that, through dialogue and joint efforts together with the EU institutions and the Member States, Georgia will be able to advance to the next stage of the EU accession process.
The Ambassador also spoke about Georgia's strategic role in regional and global connectivity, emphasizing the country’s involvement in key infrastructure and energy projects linking Europe and Asia.
As part of the event, an exhibition was held dedicated to Georgia’s independence and reflecting the country’s European history and culture.
The event was attended by representatives of the executive and legislative branches of the Kingdom of Belgium, institutions of the European Union and its Member States, NATO and allied countries, as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Brussels. Also in attendance were the Bishop of the Eparchy of Belgium and the Netherlands, clergy and representatives of the Georgian diaspora organizations operating in Belgium.
