Cultural relations between Greece and Georgia date from the myth of Prometheus, chained on the Caucasus Mountains and the seeking of the Golden Fleece by Jason and the Argonauts aboard Argo.
But religious ties between the two countries go beyond history, culture and myths, as this year Georgia counts 1,700 years of Christianity, undoubtedly a profound link with the Greek people through the shared Orthodox heritage.
Georgia declared its independence from the Soviet Union on April 9, 1991, and in 1992 Greece was among the first countries to recognize Georgia’s new status. This year, Greece and Georgia reach the milestone of 30 years of diplomatic presence in Athens.
During a reception hosted on this occasion, Georgia Ambassador to Greece Levan Beridze said “Today, our relations are stronger than ever, with expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges. I am particularly encouraged by the warmth and goodwill that exist between our peoples. On this special occasion, I extend my sincere gratitude to our Greek friends for their friendship and support. I am confident that the partnership between Georgia and Greece will continue to grow stronger, bringing our nations and peoples even closer together in the years ahead.”
