Today, on November 16, in connection with the International Day for Tolerance, the Union of  Baptist Churches of Georgia held an event for Georgian religious organizations.

The meeting was attended by the representatives of:  Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Georgia, Administration of All Muslims of Georgia, Jewish Union, Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church,  Apostolic Administration of the Caucasus, Evangelical-Lutheran Church, Evangelical-Protestant Church, International Baptist  Church of Georgia.

Gia Kandelaki, Chairman of the Union of Baptist Churches of Georgia, welcomed the gathered guests and congratulated them on the International Day for Tolerance.

Zaza Vashakmadze, Chairman of the State Agency for Religious Issues, underlined the special environment that has developed in Georgia towards different religions and noted that despite the pandemic situation, this day in its essence is extremely important. He said that the religious policy of the state will continue to be intensified in this direction, which is the basis for peaceful and democratic development.

Speakers, representatives of different religions, spoke about the traditionally tolerant environment established in Georgia and noted the role of the Agency in the relationship between religious organizations and the state..

International Day for Tolerance has been celebrated since 1995, at the initiative of UNESCO. Its aim is to raise public awareness of the dangers of intolerance, extremism and discrimination and to establish an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

In connection with the Day for Tolerance, the State Agency for Religious Issues has established a tradition, according to which one of the religious communities in Georgia hosts the leaders and parishioners of other religious organizations.

On November 16, 2016, religious communities were hosted by the Georgian Orthodox Church, in 2017 - by the Georgian Jewish community, in 2018 - by the Apostolic Administration of the Caucasus, and in 2019 - by the  Muslim community of Georgia.