The United States on Friday extended its kind wishes to the Georgian people on their Independence Day, saying “throughout your long, rich history, you have cherished and fought fiercely for your independence and sovereignty”. 

“That spirit is as alive today as it has ever been, especially in your drive to become members of the European Union and NATO and to ensure security and prosperity for future generations of Georgians. The American people will continue to be your proud partner, as we have for over 30 years.Happy Independence Day, Georgia!”the US embassy to Georgia posted. 

May 26 is Georgia’s Independence Day, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Independence Act in 1918, which established the First  Democratic Republic of Georgia Following  the Russian Revolution of 1917.