The first independent Republic of Georgia, created on 28 May 1918, was a European country, with democratic institutions, elected parliament, non-violent foreign policy, gender equality and social responsibility. These values had not been destroyed by years of totalitarianism, despite repressions and the merciless suppressing of numerous patriotic uprisings. Today, when Georgia is again an independent country, we declare that we are an integral part of Europe – said Nikoloz Nikolozishvili, Georgian Ambassador to Poland, during the Independence Day reception with CIR's participation.