A reception marking Georgia’s Independence Day was held at the prestigious Harvard Club in New York, organized by the Consulate General of Georgia, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported.

Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsalia addressed the gathering, emphasizing the strong and enduring partnership between Georgia and the United States, and outlining Georgia’s key foreign policy priorities.

A highlight of the evening was the formal presentation of a legislative resolution from the New York State Assembly, officially recognizing May 26 as Georgia’s Independence Day in the state of New York—a symbolic gesture reflecting the growing ties between Georgia and the U.S.