Georgian President honours fallen soldiers on May 9 Victory Day

Georgian president Mikheil Kavelashvili on Saturday congratulated citizens on May 9, marking Victory Day over fascism and the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

In a social media message, Kavelashvili said he took part in a commemorative ceremony at the Veterans Culture and Recreation Park, where he paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the war.

The president attended the event together with Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili, Tbilisi mayor Kakha Kaladze, as well as representatives of the executive and legislative branches.

“Happy May 9, Victory Day over fascism! On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of victory over fascism, I paid tribute to those who died in World War II at the Veterans Culture and Recreation Park”. he said.