“We are glad that the citizens of Georgia were given an opportunity to travel visa-free in the EU,” says the statement of the Patriarchate of Georgia.

According to the statement, the above-mentioned is appreciation and recognition of our country, but, at the same time, it is some kind of a test.

"Our people should feel more responsibility and commitment to represent themselves in a worthy manner in the European space. Each of our actions speaks for us, for our country. It is our duty to try not only to get profit, but also to contribute to the process of development. This will be possible if we share our culture, our history and our traditions with Europe. So, the arena is large and we need to take prudent steps. We congratulate everyone on this achievement and we ask God to give us faith, strength, peace and prosperity," says the statement.

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