At the debate "Georgia's role in the architecture of Europe" in Dublin, Georgian Prime Minister Irkli Kobhidze said that Georgians always consider themselves Europeans, based on Christian traditions and culture. The prime minister recalled that Georgia is one of the oldest Christian countries and this year celebrates the 1,700th anniversary of the declaration of Christianity as the state religion. "Based on our Christian tradition and culture, Georgians have always considered themselves Europeans. We remain committed to traditional European values," he is quoted in the press.