2022-05-29
Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia granted the Order of Golden Fleece to King of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II on behalf of Georgia in gratitude for the allocation of land at the place of baptism of Jesus Christ to Georgia today.
Irakli Garibashvili met King Abdullah II within the scope of his visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and expressed his gratitude for the allocation of 4000 square meters of land to Georgia at the holy land in the vicinity of the place of baptism of Jesus Christ.
"Your majesty, thank you very much. It is my great honor to meet you in person. Thank you for inviting and receiving us. I express gratitude for your generous decision about the allocation of a land plot to Georgia. I thank you on behalf of our government, country and people. Your majesty, I wish to tell you without exaggeration that this is the greatest gift and joy for the entire nation. Once again thank you for this. Thank you! Also, I wish to highlight the significance of our relations. We have been given a truly good opportunity to discuss our bilateral relations and future development. That is why I came with a delegation, including ministers. Thus, let me once again thank you" said the Head of Government of Georgia to the King of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II.
The Prime Minister of Georgia noted that construction of a Centre of Georgian Culture at the land plot allocated to Georgia at the holy land will facilitate the deepening of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, thereby increasing the awareness of the historic legacy of Georgian and Jordanian people.
The Head of Government of Georgia noted that two nations have embarked on a new stage of deepened ties.
The Head of Government of Georgia highlighted the role of His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, as well as Patriarch of Jerussalem and Archbishop of Jordan in the process of decision-making on the allocation of a land plot to Georgia. Prime Minister noted that contribution of Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad was decisive in reaching the ult1imate agreement and Georgia highly appreciates this.
In the opinion of the Prime Minister of Georgia, it is a tremendous historic achievement that joint efforts of civilian authority and clergy led to the return of Georgia to the holy land after 300 years. With the blessing of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, the Centre of Georgian Culture will be built on the land in the title ownership of Georgia.
High-level cooperation existing between Georgia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was highlighted at the meeting and hopes were expressed on a further deepening of the interaction.
Discussion was also related to the security environment in the two neighboring regions. The Prime Minister of Georgia noted that the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is viewed as one of the most stable and key countries that ensure peace and security in the Middle East. The Head of Government of Georgia stressed the personal role of King of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II in the process of political decision-making in the Middle East and spoke about the significance of recovering historic ties with Arab countries.
The Head of Government of Georgia expressed his gratitude to the King of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II for the solid support of territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, thereby inviting his majesty to visit at any time of his convenience.'
Press Service of the Government Administration