"The present day marks not only a celebration of our language, but of our national identity as well. Language unites us and provides the means to express our culture, traditions, and history. It is one of the defining features that make us Georgian and distinguish us from the other 194 countries of the world", - Vice Speaker of the Parliament Nino Tsilosani stated at the event dedicated to the Day of the Georgian Language.

According to Nino Tsilosani, the Georgian language is among the oldest in the global linguistic classification. The uniqueness of the Georgian alphabet is confirmed by its inclusion in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage.

As she noted, Ilia Chavchavadze’s legacy teaches us that language—together with faith and homeland—is an inseparable part of what shapes us as an independent and distinctive nation.

"For centuries, our ancestors fought steadfastly to defend the dignity of the nation—its language, homeland, and faith. On 14 April 1978, our society came together to defend the Georgian language. We stood united and succeeded—unlike many other nations that lost their most precious treasure, their language, in the struggle against the Soviet regime", - Nino Tsilosani noted.

The Vice Speaker emphasized that protecting the Georgian language and passing it on to future generations is a matter of national honour.

"Preserving and safeguarding our language—along with nurturing love for it—is one of the core components of our national interest, which becomes even more vital in the face of modern-day challenges", - N. Tsilosani stated.

As part of the event, Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Aleksandre Tsuladze, awarded honorary prizes to linguists and educators who have made a significant contribution to the preservation and development of the Georgian language.

The audience was also addressed and congratulated on the occasion of Georgian Language Day by Minister Aleksandre Tsuladze; State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani; President of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences Roin Metreveli; and Chair of the State Language Department Gia Alibegashvili.

The award ceremony was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili; Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Davit Songhulashvili; Minister of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs Mikheil Sarjveladze; Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure Irakli Karseladze; Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia Levan Mgaloblishvili; representatives of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara; as well as officials from executive, legislative, and local governments, the Georgian Patriarchate, higher education institutions, and scientific-research organizations.

The event dedicated to Georgian Language Day was held at the initiative and under the organization of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.