"I congratulate representatives of the media every journalist on the World Press Freedom Day. Free media with high responsibility is one of the key conditions for the development of society and the strengthening of the state," the congratulatory message reads.
According to Irakli Gharibashvili, when the Georgian Dream came to power, Georgia was ranked 100th in the Press Freedom Index, and as a result of the reforms carried out in recent years, the country has advanced by 40 points.
"Today, when spreading false news and misinformation has become one of the main challenges for democracy, media responsibility and professionalism are even more important. Our constitution guarantees freedom of the media and media pluralism.
When the Georgian Dream came to power, Georgia ranked 100th in the Press Freedom Index, and as a result of the reforms carried out in recent years, the country has advanced by 40 points. Today we are a leader in the region and are ahead of many developed countries.
Our government will continue protecting freedom of expression to ensure the independence of the media.
I wish you success in your honorable, significant public activity," the congratulatory message reads.
