Georgia “shocked and saddened” by New York attack
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Georgian leaders have denounced terrorism and said they stand by the people of New York City after Tuesday’s deadly terror attack.
Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili took to Twitter to express his sorrow.
"[I am] shocked and saddened to learn of the terrible attack in New York City. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families”, he wrote.
Shocked and saddened to learn of terrible attack in New York City. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) October 31, 2017
President Giorgi Margvelashvili released a statement, condemning terrorism.
"I am deeply shocked about the deadly New York City attack. Georgia condemns terrorism and stands with the US government and the American people in solidarity”, he said.
I'm deeply shocked about the deadly #NYCattack. Georgia condemns terrorism & stands with U.S. Government and American people in solidarity.
— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) November 1, 2017
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