Georgian soldiers congratulated on the beginning of a new school year to their children and all other pupils of Georgia from Afghanistan. Georgian Minister of Defense Irakli Alasania arrived in Afghanistan to meet and encourage Georgian soldiers serving within the ISAF mission.
Soldiers were awarded with special prizes. The ceremony was held on Lazernik military base, where a concert was also performed for the honor of our servicemen. Famous Georgian opera singer Paata Burtchuladze and folk band Shvidkatsa sang for the support of Georgian soldiers.
A long report on Defense Minister`s visit to Afghanistan will be aired at Courier 9 news program tonight.