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The President of the Republic participates in the celebration of the anniversary of the Revolution of Roses in Georgia
23.11.2005


President Arnold Rüütel today in Tbilisi met with the President of Georgia, Mikhail Saakashvili and participated in the celebration of the 2nd anniversary of the Revolution of Roses.

At the meeting with the President of Georgia, Estonia's assistance to Georgia and potential accession of Georgia to NATO and the European Union were discussed. The President of the Republic confirmed the continued readiness of Estonia to support Georgia in their reform process.

Today, the President of the Republic spoke also at the forum of presidents dedicated to the 2nd anniversary of the Revolution of Roses where also the heads of state of Georgia, Ukraine and Romania participated.

In his speech, President Rüütel expressed support to the far-reaching reforms that are currently being carried out in Georgia, and added that Estonia is ready to make its contribution to the areas where Estonia has useful experience to share. "Today our reform experience is still fresh and the people who were leading the reform process are still active in those areas and can share their experience. I believe that our development model could serve as a useful example also for continuing reforms in Georgia," the Head of State said.

"Today there should be no doubt that the most important common interest of Europe as a whole is the continuing of integration process; no matter how many special interests there are. Only through alignment of our interests we can have economy that is capable of development, guarantee social wellbeing of people, and secure safe and sustainable development in general." the President of the Republic said.

Today, President Rüütel will also attend the ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone for the Freedom Monument in Tbilisi and the gala concert dedicated to the 2nd anniversary of the Revolution of Roses in Georgia.

The President of the Republic will return from his working visit tomorrow, November 24.

The full text of the speech delivered by the President of the Republic at the forum in Georgia is available at the following address: www.president.ee


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Kadriorus 23. novembril 2005


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