Georgian President concerned by Mali terror attack

Tbilisi is saddened by the terror attack in the capital city of Mali that claimed the lives of 19 people.

Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili condemned terrorism and said Georgia stood by the international community in terms of "fighting the threat” in a special statement.

"On November 20, the world witnessed another terrible act of terrorism,” Margvelashvili said.

"The attacks on peaceful civilians in Bamako, Mali have confirmed that terrorism has no nationality and religion. There were people of different origin and religion among the attack victims.”

The President offered his condolences to the families of the victims on behalf of the Georgian people.

He also believed the special operation had made it clear that united efforts against terrorism were of "utmost significance”.

"Many hostages were set free thanks to international cooperation,” Margvelashvili said.

"Georgia condemns any form of terrorism and stands with the international community in terms of fighting the threat.”