Georgia highlights growth and reform successes on its Independence Day
“Over the last few decades, Georgia has managed to strengthen its democratic institutions, advance its economic development, and deepen its ties with international partners,” Georgian Ambassador to Indonesia Tornike Nozadze said in a special interview with ANTARA.
With more than 2,000 years of statehood history, Georgia has repeatedly endured battles and struggles for sovereignty before achieving independence on May 26, 1918. The country commemorates Independence Day as an important part of its national identity.
“It is part of the unity of the Georgian people. It is part of the identity of the Georgian people. It marks the soul of the nation in its fight for freedom, sovereignty, identity, unique culture, unique language, and unique traditions,” the ambassador said.
More than a century after independence, modern Georgia has undergone significant changes, both in global affairs and domestic politics, Nozadze said.
According to him, Georgia has built a government structure that many international surveys and organizations rank among the top five or ten globally.
He cited transparency in government procurement as one example, saying the country has succeeded in eliminating — or nearly eradicating — corruption.
Georgia has also been ranked by the World Bank for more than a decade as one of the world’s easiest places to do business. This, he said, demonstrates that Georgia has established legislation that is friendly not only to its domestic population, but also to international investors and partners.
“We, Georgia, have recorded one of the highest rates of economic growth over the last decade, not only in the region but also in the world,” Nozadze said.
He added that Georgia is part of the Middle Corridor, which connects Europe and Asia, through aviation infrastructure, road infrastructure, railway infrastructure, and ports on the Black Sea.
Trade turnover in goods and services has increased in recent years thanks to Georgia’s policies on human rights, economic development, and reducing barriers to doing business, he added.
With these advances, Nozadze encouraged stronger relations with other countries, including Indonesia, to achieve mutual prosperity.
“Just as Indonesians would like to see a more prosperous, wealthier, healthier, and politically stronger Indonesia, the same applies to the people of Georgia,” he said.
“We would like to see Georgia become more prosperous and stronger, both internally and on the international stage. We will do our best together with our international partners to achieve this goal,” the ambassador added.
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Translator: Katriana