Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem awarded Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili with a crowned golden cross, with a star, the website of the presidential administration says.
This is the first time the highest rank official got this kind of award from the Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Theophilos III noted that it is a great honor to host the prime minister of Georgia on the holy land.
During the speech, Georgian Prime Minister emphasized the contribution of Theophilos III to preserve peace and stability in the region and invited him to Georgia.
