The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili attended the closing ceremony of the XXIII World Architecture Congress in Turin. Leading architects of the world presented their works at the Congress. Hotel "Medea" in Ajara designed by Miguele Deluke, and successful projects like - Hyatt, Kempinsky, Radisson, Intercontinental and other important projects were presented at the Georgian stand.

The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili went through the Georgian stand, met successful students participating in the Congress and later addressed the participants of the Congress.

In his speech Mikheil Saakashvili noted that his invitation to the congress speaks about significant changes ongoing in Georgia. "The situation was tough in Georgia several years ago, people's attitude was hopeless. Today Georgia is in the process of construction. This is the period of transformation of people, ideas and architecture in our country. Georgia and its architecture has always shared European values. Today Georgia is on the way of revival and renewal. Georgia has moved off the Soviet heritage and found its place in the Organization of Modern Nations. New Georgia represents a bright example of historical rehabilitation and synthesis of contemporary creations. Architecture is based on freedom and courage. We invite free, daring and talented people from the sphere of architecture, to participate in this transformation", stated the President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili.

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