Georgia highlights successes in strengthening development on Independence Day

JAKARTA (ANTARA) – Georgia has highlighted the successes it has achieved in strengthening institutions, economic development, and international partnerships during its Independence Day commemorations on 26 May 2026.

‘Over the past few decades, Georgia has successfully strengthened democratic institutions, bolstered its economic development, and deepened ties with international partners,’ said Georgian Ambassador to Indonesia Tornike Nozadze in a special interview with ANTARA.

With a state history of over 2,000 years, Georgia has repeatedly fought for and reclaimed sovereignty, achieving independence on 26 May 1918. The nation commemorates its independence and sovereignty as part of its national identity.

‘This is part of the unity and identity of the Georgian people. It marks the spirit of the nation in its struggle for freedom, sovereignty, identity, culture, language, and unique traditions,’ the ambassador said.

More than a century after independence, modern-day Georgia has undergone significant changes, not only in global politics but also in domestic governance, Nozadze noted.

Georgia, he said, has built a government structure that, according to numerous international surveys and organisations, ranks among the top five or ten globally.

He cited Georgia’s government procurement transparency as one of the best globally, indicating the country has successfully eradicated or nearly eliminated corruption, Nozadze added.

The World Bank has ranked Georgia as one of the easiest places to do business for over a decade.

This demonstrates that its laws are not only business-friendly for domestic residents but also for investors and international partners. The removal of bureaucratic barriers in politics and economics is reflected in current statistics.

‘Georgia has one of the highest economic growth rates in the past decade, not only in this region but globally,’ Nozadze said.

He added that Georgia is part of the Central Corridor, connecting Europe and Asia through aviation, road, rail infrastructure, and Black Sea ports.

Trade in goods and services has increased in recent years due to Georgia’s policies on human rights, economic development, and removing barriers to doing business.

With these advancements and facilitations, Nozadze urged enhanced relations with other countries, including Indonesia, to achieve mutual prosperity.

‘Just as every Indonesian citizen wishes for a more prosperous, wealthier, healthier, and politically stronger Indonesia, the same applies to the Georgian people,’ he said.

‘We want Georgia to be more prosperous and strong, both internally and on the international stage. And we will do our best with our international partners to achieve this goal,’ he concluded.