A postcard commemorating the 30th anniversary of the resumption of Polish-Georgian diplomatic relations

Updated on: April 28, 2022

On April 28, 1992, Poland and Georgia re-established diplomatic relations. Today we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event. To mark this occasion, the Company is introducing a postcard with a printed postage mark, emphasizing its significance. This is a continuation of a series of postcards dedicated to the diplomatic relations maintained by the Republic of Poland with other countries.

The official presentation of the card took place on April 28th at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ceremony was attended by Marcin Przydacz, Poland's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Żurab Beridze, Georgia's Ambassador to Warsaw; Tomasz Zdzikot, President of the Management Board of Poczta Polska SA; and representatives of the diplomatic corps.

" Poles and Georgians are united not only by good relations, but also by a love of freedom and sovereignty. We understand very well the determination of Ukrainian society today in its fight against unprovoked Russian aggression, " noted Deputy Minister Marcin Przydacz.

The author of the design is Jan Konarzewski, who incorporated the national colors of Poland and Georgia into the illustrations in the form of a puzzle. This accentuated the national elements and created a graphic symbolizing the friendly relations between the two countries.

" Polish Post works closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue philatelic items that emphasize the importance of diplomatic relations between our country and other countries. Postcards and stamps are a vital diplomatic tool, enabling messages to reach millions of recipients. They are also a good platform for international cooperation. Close Polish-Georgian relations have already resulted in, among other things, a joint philatelic issue depicting the late President Lech Kaczyński on the 10th anniversary of the Smolensk catastrophe, and we are planning another joint venture, " emphasized Tomasz Zdzikot, CEO of Polish Post.

We established official diplomatic relations with the State of Georgia over 100 years ago, a few months after the Democratic Republic of Georgia proclaimed its independence on May 26, 1918. A few years later, Georgia lost its sovereignty following annexation by the Soviet Union. The Polish government did not recognize Georgia's forced incorporation into the Transcaucasian Soviet Federative Republic. The Polish authorities maintained contacts with representatives of the Georgian government-in-exile in Paris, and Marshal Józef Piłsudski opened the borders to Georgian army cadets and officers who, as contract officers of the Polish Army, participated in the September Campaign and fought in the Home Army, including the Warsaw Uprising.

" The history of Polish relations with Georgia stretches back over a century, but the last 30 years seem to have been a time of the most intense joint activities on the economic, cultural, and, above all, political levels. Our relationship is based on shared values ​​and interests, which stem from various geopolitical conditions, but especially from cultural proximity and a love of freedom and independence. I think we can confidently say that Georgia is one of Poland's greatest friends, so it seems obvious that Poczta Polska would honor the 30th anniversary of the resumption of our diplomatic relations with a postcard bearing a printed postage stamp, " says Wiesław Włodek, Vice President of Poczta Polska.

Seventy years of Soviet domination ended with Georgia's renewed proclamation of independence in the spring of 1991. Shortly thereafter, Poland recognized the independent and sovereign state of Georgia for the second time in the 20th century. Diplomatic relations were officially restored on April 28, 1992, during a visit by Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikheil Ukleba to Warsaw. A Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Georgia was signed.

In 2020, on the 10th anniversary of the Smolensk disaster, Poczta Polska and the Georgian Post issued a stamp featuring the image of the late President Lech Kaczyński to commemorate his contributions to Georgia's independence and sovereignty. In December 2022, a joint Polish-Georgian stamp is planned, dedicated to Grigol Peradze, a Georgian Orthodox saint and martyr killed in Auschwitz.

About the card:

30th anniversary of the resumption of Polish-Georgian diplomatic relations

card design author: Jan Konarzewski
number of cards: 1
value: A
circulation: 5,000 pcs
printing technique: offset
card format: 148 x 105 mm
date of introduction into circulation: April 28, 2022