Following the solemn ceremony on Georgia’s Independence Day, British Ambassador Gareth Ward noted that the military oath-taking ceremony for recruits was emotional for him and left a deep impression.
I found today’s oath taking service at Freedom Square very moving. The Georgian Defence Forces are proud guardians of sovereignty and independence. So I was pleased to pass on His Majesty The King’s message of congratulations. pic.twitter.com/XBPEw8tc1n
— Gareth Ward (@GarethWardUK) May 26, 2026
“Today’s oath-taking ceremony at Freedom Square made a deep impression on me. The Georgian Defence Forces are proud guardians of sovereignty and independence. Therefore, I was pleased to convey the congratulatory message of His Majesty the King,” the diplomat wrote.
