Yesterday, on June 27, at the ceremony to commemorate the signing of an agreement between the EU and Georgia, gathered in the park of Europe public was addressed by the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II.

"Your Excellency Mr. President, Your Excellency Mr. Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, today is a happy day. All Georgia celebrates this day. We, more than ever, become closer to the European culture, but we must remember that this is not only a great honor for Georgia, but also a great responsibility. Georgia should acquaint Europe and the world with its ancient culture, our church and folk songs, our past, our values. God bless all the people who have worked hard to advance this happy day "- said Ilia II.