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An event dedicated to Independence Day is taking place on Freedom Square in Tbilisi.May 26, 2023
Azerbaijani Defence Minister at military parade in Tbilisi
Baku26.05.23/Turan: Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov arrived on a working visit to Georgia on May 26 on the invitation of his Georgian counterpart Juansher Burchuladze.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Defense, Hasanov as a guest of honor is taking part in a military parade on the occasion of Georgia's Independence Day.
Note that the National Defence University orchestra also takes part in Georgian Independence Day celebrations. -06D-
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