More than 200 dead, Georgia saddened by Mexico earthquake

Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign affairs, the country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and President Giorgi Margvelashvili have issued special statements, expressing deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake in Mexico today, claiming tens of lives.

Saddened by the news of the #Mexico City earthquake. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Mexico. #mexicoearthquake

— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) 19 September 2017

In the very hard minutes the Government of Georgia expresses sympathies to the families who lost their loved ones and suffered other damage,” Georgia’s Foreign Ministry wrote.

My deepest sorrow over the deadly earthquake in #Mexico. Georgia stands with the Mexican government and people in solidarity.

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) 20 September 2017

The 7.1 magnitude quake stroke central Mexico today, leaving more than 200 people dead, more than 20 children among them, while 30 others are missing.

Mexico is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, sitting on top of three of the Earth's largest tectonic plates - the North American, Cocos and Pacific plates, BBC reported.