PM marks Didgoroba as symbol of national strength, struggle for Georgia’s reunification

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday delivered a speech on the occasion of the Didgoroba celebration, stating that Didgori was a symbol of the Georgian nation's unwavering spirit, unity, and victory.

He emphasised that every nation's history contains dates that fundamentally shape its future, and for Georgia, August 12, 1121, was one such date.

In his address, Kobakhidze stressed that the Battle of Didgori represented the ultimate triumph of the Georgian state’s idea and its Christian values.

“Today we celebrate one of the most glorious dates in our history - Didgoroba. This day is a symbol of the unyielding spirit, unity, and victory of the Georgian nation. In the history of every nation, there are dates that fundamentally determine its future”, the PM said.

“August 12, 1121, is precisely such a date for us. This was not only a military success. It was the ultimate victory of the idea of the Georgian state and, at the same time, of the Christian values on which our entire culture and history are based. In a numerically unequal battle, the strategic vision of David the Builder, the dedication of the warriors, and the unity of the nation created the Wondrous Victory, which not only brought freedom to our country but also laid the foundation for Georgia’s Golden Age - political, economic, cultural, and educational revival - and turned our country into the most powerful state in the region”, Kobakhidze noted.

The PM further connected the ancient victory to today’s mission - the final reunification of the country and the fortification of its sovereignty, guided by unity, faith, and responsible leadership.

“The main lesson of Didgori for every generation is unchanged - when a nation is united for a common goal, driven by faith in its own truth, and has a worthy leader, there is no obstacle it cannot overcome. In today’s world, full of challenges, we are reminded of the wise words of His Holiness - Didgori is yet to be won”, he continued.

“Today, our modern Didgori is the struggle for the final reunification of the country and the strengthening of its sovereignty; we still have to fight for the consolidation of our country’s independence and for the protection of those Christian values on which not only our identity but also the entire European civilisation has traditionally been and continues to be based. This struggle requires the same unity, wisdom, and devotion to the homeland that our great ancestors demonstrated nine centuries ago. I am confident that with our unity and this spirit, we will definitely achieve our historic goal. Congratulations on Didgoroba”, the PM concluded.

The Battle of Didgori, fought on this day in 1121, is one of the most significant events in Georgian history. It saw King David IV the Builder lead his army to a decisive victory over a large Seljuk coalition, a triumph that is widely seen as a symbol of Georgian military prowess, national unity, and freedom. The victory marked the beginning of the country’s medieval Golden Age.