The News in Brief
Tuesday, October 15
By Lizi Zurabiani
Japanese gov’t provides heavy equipment to Gori for irrigating canals
Funded by the Japanese government, the Gori municipality has purchased heavy equipment for maintenance of irrigation and drinking water channels, for rehabilitation and the regulation of roads. Attended by the Ambassador of Japan to Georgia H.E. Tadaharu Uehara, the project opening ceremony was held in the Mejvriskhevi community.
The Ambassador spoke about Japan’s support of Georgia in the past and reaffirmed that in Georgia's efforts to promote peace, development and advancement, Japan will be by its side.
“I welcome the population of the Mejvriskhevi community and I am happy to have the opportunity to express the Japanese people's friendship with the population of Georgia.
Japan was one of the first states to recognize Georgia's independence and subsequently reaffirmed its support for Georgia's territorial integrity and provided Georgia with funding for rehabilitation after the 2008 military conflict. Today, Japan joins the State of Georgia's efforts to promote peace, development, and advancement - including a state peace strategy "a step towards a better future."
Residents of Shida Kartli villages face major difficulties - irrigation, lack of drinking water and lack of roads. Families have to divide and migrate in search of a stable income.
The heavy equipment, sponsored by ordinary Japanese people, serves up to 8 kilometers of irrigation and drinking canals per year, and up to 650 kilometers of roads, which will benefit more than 77'000 rural residents of the Gori municipality - including 2008 Villages affected by the military conflict of the year.
I would like to express special gratitude to Martha Bibilashvili, Lasha Khmaladze and Bondo Maruashvili, as well as to the entire self-government team, who are working hard to improve the lives of the local population,” noted the Ambassador.
Georgian ambassador to United Kingdom H.E. Tamar Beruchashvili pays a visit to Newcastle
The Ambassador of Georgia to the United Kingdom, H.E. Tamar Beruchashvili visited Newcastle.
During the visit, the Ambassador of Georgia held bilateral meetings with the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, David Cook, the members of the Newcastle Council and representatives of local business and academic circles. According to the ministry, during the meeting between the ambassador and the Lord Mayor of the city, the parties expressed their readiness to deepen relations and intensify cooperation in the fields of culture, science, education, sport and tourism. They also discussed opportunities for developing business ties between cities and prospects for future projects, which will help to deepen close ties between people and share experiences gained in different fields.
Tamar Beruchashvili also handed over a letter to Newcastle's Lord Mayor David Cook from Samtskhe-Javakheti governor Besik Amiranashvili and a handmade medallion with the image of St. Shalva Akhaltsikheli. It should be noted that based on the memorandum signed on June 30, 2010, Akhaltsikhe is a member of the World Akhaltsikhe Alliance. During her visit to Newcastle, Tamar Beruchashvili addressed the fourth annual charity event at the City Hall in Newcastle - To Support Children in Need, the beneficiaries of which are Children Hospice Tbilisi and Diabetes UK this year.
The charity event was organized by the British-Georgian Society and supported by the Embassy of Georgia to the United Kingdom. In his speech, the Ambassador of Georgia emphasized strategic relations between Britain and Georgia in all directions, emphasizing the importance of the many years of friendship between Akhaltsikhe and Newcastle and the deepening of cultural, business and educational ties. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the charity event was attended by the head of the World Akhaltsikhe Alliance, Sue Wilson, Diabetes UK, business and educational circles, as well as international agencies and the wine industry.
After the event, the Georgian Wine Guild in the UK hosted the event with Georgian wines. In the framework of the visit, the Ambassador of Georgia visited one of the top-rated universities in the United Kingdom, Newcastle University, which is a member of the Russell Group, one of the UK's leading universities. Tamar Beruchashvili held a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Richard Davies and the Head of the Office of Foreign Relations of the University, Alex Morgan. During the meetings, the sides discussed the prospects of cooperation and exchange programs between the universities of the two countries, as well as opportunities for developing new cooperation with Georgia.
Tbilisoba celebrated in central street of Vilnius
The Embassy of Georgia in Lithuania has been conducting Tbilisoba in Vilnius for the fifth year to represent Georgian culture and traditions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the information. According to them, Levan Ghvachliani, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Lithuania opened the celebration with a welcoming speech.
He emphasized the importance of deepening relations between the twin cities, Tbilisi and Vilnius, in various areas. This year, the capitals of Georgia and Lithuania mark the tenth anniversary of the partnership.
Within the framework of the event, an exhibition of traditional Georgian handicrafts was organized. Georgian songs were performed by the members of the ensemble "Georgian Voices".
Besides, a photo exhibition "Diversity of the Georgian National Garment" and an exhibition of Georgian cloisonné enamel paintings by Georgian artist Nikoloz Gamkhitashvili were held. The "House of Georgian Fragrances and Art" was also presented and a presentation of Georgian literature translated into Lithuanian - Chabua Amirejibi's "Data Tutashkhia", Nikoloz Baratashvili's Lyric, Anthology of Georgian Poets and Bondo Mikaberidze's Children's Tales.
The event was attended by representatives of the Lietuvan government, parliament, diplomatic corps, as well as Georgian students and diaspora living in Lietuva.
Japanese gov’t provides heavy equipment to Gori for irrigating canals
Funded by the Japanese government, the Gori municipality has purchased heavy equipment for maintenance of irrigation and drinking water channels, for rehabilitation and the regulation of roads. Attended by the Ambassador of Japan to Georgia H.E. Tadaharu Uehara, the project opening ceremony was held in the Mejvriskhevi community.
The Ambassador spoke about Japan’s support of Georgia in the past and reaffirmed that in Georgia's efforts to promote peace, development and advancement, Japan will be by its side.
“I welcome the population of the Mejvriskhevi community and I am happy to have the opportunity to express the Japanese people's friendship with the population of Georgia.
Japan was one of the first states to recognize Georgia's independence and subsequently reaffirmed its support for Georgia's territorial integrity and provided Georgia with funding for rehabilitation after the 2008 military conflict. Today, Japan joins the State of Georgia's efforts to promote peace, development, and advancement - including a state peace strategy "a step towards a better future."
Residents of Shida Kartli villages face major difficulties - irrigation, lack of drinking water and lack of roads. Families have to divide and migrate in search of a stable income.
The heavy equipment, sponsored by ordinary Japanese people, serves up to 8 kilometers of irrigation and drinking canals per year, and up to 650 kilometers of roads, which will benefit more than 77'000 rural residents of the Gori municipality - including 2008 Villages affected by the military conflict of the year.
I would like to express special gratitude to Martha Bibilashvili, Lasha Khmaladze and Bondo Maruashvili, as well as to the entire self-government team, who are working hard to improve the lives of the local population,” noted the Ambassador.
Georgian ambassador to United Kingdom H.E. Tamar Beruchashvili pays a visit to Newcastle
The Ambassador of Georgia to the United Kingdom, H.E. Tamar Beruchashvili visited Newcastle.
During the visit, the Ambassador of Georgia held bilateral meetings with the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, David Cook, the members of the Newcastle Council and representatives of local business and academic circles. According to the ministry, during the meeting between the ambassador and the Lord Mayor of the city, the parties expressed their readiness to deepen relations and intensify cooperation in the fields of culture, science, education, sport and tourism. They also discussed opportunities for developing business ties between cities and prospects for future projects, which will help to deepen close ties between people and share experiences gained in different fields.
Tamar Beruchashvili also handed over a letter to Newcastle's Lord Mayor David Cook from Samtskhe-Javakheti governor Besik Amiranashvili and a handmade medallion with the image of St. Shalva Akhaltsikheli. It should be noted that based on the memorandum signed on June 30, 2010, Akhaltsikhe is a member of the World Akhaltsikhe Alliance. During her visit to Newcastle, Tamar Beruchashvili addressed the fourth annual charity event at the City Hall in Newcastle - To Support Children in Need, the beneficiaries of which are Children Hospice Tbilisi and Diabetes UK this year.
The charity event was organized by the British-Georgian Society and supported by the Embassy of Georgia to the United Kingdom. In his speech, the Ambassador of Georgia emphasized strategic relations between Britain and Georgia in all directions, emphasizing the importance of the many years of friendship between Akhaltsikhe and Newcastle and the deepening of cultural, business and educational ties. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the charity event was attended by the head of the World Akhaltsikhe Alliance, Sue Wilson, Diabetes UK, business and educational circles, as well as international agencies and the wine industry.
After the event, the Georgian Wine Guild in the UK hosted the event with Georgian wines. In the framework of the visit, the Ambassador of Georgia visited one of the top-rated universities in the United Kingdom, Newcastle University, which is a member of the Russell Group, one of the UK's leading universities. Tamar Beruchashvili held a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Richard Davies and the Head of the Office of Foreign Relations of the University, Alex Morgan. During the meetings, the sides discussed the prospects of cooperation and exchange programs between the universities of the two countries, as well as opportunities for developing new cooperation with Georgia.
Tbilisoba celebrated in central street of Vilnius
The Embassy of Georgia in Lithuania has been conducting Tbilisoba in Vilnius for the fifth year to represent Georgian culture and traditions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the information. According to them, Levan Ghvachliani, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Lithuania opened the celebration with a welcoming speech.
He emphasized the importance of deepening relations between the twin cities, Tbilisi and Vilnius, in various areas. This year, the capitals of Georgia and Lithuania mark the tenth anniversary of the partnership.
Within the framework of the event, an exhibition of traditional Georgian handicrafts was organized. Georgian songs were performed by the members of the ensemble "Georgian Voices".
Besides, a photo exhibition "Diversity of the Georgian National Garment" and an exhibition of Georgian cloisonné enamel paintings by Georgian artist Nikoloz Gamkhitashvili were held. The "House of Georgian Fragrances and Art" was also presented and a presentation of Georgian literature translated into Lithuanian - Chabua Amirejibi's "Data Tutashkhia", Nikoloz Baratashvili's Lyric, Anthology of Georgian Poets and Bondo Mikaberidze's Children's Tales.
The event was attended by representatives of the Lietuvan government, parliament, diplomatic corps, as well as Georgian students and diaspora living in Lietuva.