Georgia marks Independence Day days ahead of new 'foreign agents' law vote

Georgia on Sunday held celebrations in Tbilisi's Freedom Square to mark its Independence Day. Georgian president Salome Zurabishvili and senior government officials attended ceremony that included a parade of troops. “Today, as the spectre of Russia looms over us, partnership and rapprochement with Europe are the true path to preserving and strengthening our independence and peace,“ said Zurabishvili in her address to public. #Georgia #Russia #independence Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business,