Tbilisi, Georgia, 15 June 2023 – Consul General a.h. Teimuraz Chichinadze and the Philippine Consulate General in Tbilisi, Georgia, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, hosted about a hundred guests during a reception to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Philippine Honorary Consulate General at Zurab Tsereteli Museum of Modern Art in Rustaveli Ave., Tbilisi, Georgia, on 14 June 2023.
Mr. Teimuraz Chichinadze (center), Consul General a.h., Philippines Consulate General, Tbilisi, introduces chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr. (right) to guests at the reception for the 125th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence and the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Philippine Consulate General in Tbilisi. (Embassy photos)
The reception also featured the “Smile, Philippines” Photo Exhibit, a flagship project by the Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul. The Embassy showcased sixteen (16) original photos from fifteen (15) Filipino talented photographers of the Camera Club of the Philippines. The photos depict daily life, customs, and traditions in the Philippines. The photo exhibit was organized with the support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Culture of Georgia.
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr. (third from right, standing) and Cultural Officer Vanesa T. Sumera (third from left) pose with the members of the Filipino community in Georgia at the entrance of the photo exhibit “Smile, Philippines.” (Embassy photo).
After the welcome remarks by Consul General Chichinadze, chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr. delivered his speech, recognizing the thirty (30) years of strong diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Georgia that was established on 21 September 1992. “We hope to continue enhancing our cooperation with Georgia, especially in the fields of trade, tourism, investment, higher education, maritime affairs, and legislative cooperation,” he said.
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Dayang Jr. thanked the Georgian government for its ongoing support for the Filipino community in Georgia. He also acknowledged the dedicated work of Consul General Chichinadze in serving the needs of the Filipino community and supporting Philippine interests.
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr. (left) delivers his speech. Looking on is the guest of honor, Mr. Alexander Khvtisiashvili, Deputy Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (right). (Embassy photo).
The guests listen to the speech of Chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr. (Embassy photo).
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr. (right) presents a Plaque of Appreciation from the Philippine Embassy to Mr. Teimuraz Chichinadze (left) in recognition of his twenty (20) years of dedicated service as Consul General a.h. of the Philippine Consulate General in Tbilisi, Georgia. (Embassy photo).
Members of the Filipino community in Georgia with the officials of the Philippine Embassy in Ankara, led by Chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr., and Consul General a.h. Mr. Teimuraz Chichinadze, Philippine Consulate General, Tbilisi (center). (Embassy photo).
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Juan E. Dayang Jr. (second from right) with the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia - Mr. Alexander Khvtisiashvili, Deputy Foreign Minister (far left) and Mr. Alexander Nalbandov (far right), Director, Department for Asia and Pacific, and Ms. Medea Tamazashvili. (Embassy photo).
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Dayang Jr. met officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Georgia including the guest of honor, Mr. Alexander Khvtisiashvili, Deputy Foreign Minister, and Mr. Alexander Nalbandov, Director, Department for Asia and Pacific. He also met a few members of the Filipino community in Georgia, who were glad to be part of the Independence Day celebration. There are currently around forty-one (41) Filipinos who are working and living in Georgia based on the records provided by Tbilisi PCG.
The Philippine Embassy team will undertake a consular mission to render passport services to Filipinos in Georgia, and have an official meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Georgia. END
