Georgia sends condolences after shooting in Munich, Germany

Georgia is extremely saddened and offering its sincere condolences to the people of Germany after a deadly shooting in Munich which left nine people dead and 16 others injured.

Georgian leaders expressed solidarity with Germany and strongly condemned yesterday's attack, where a lone gunman went on a rampage in a shopping centre and then went on to kill himself. 

President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili expressed his grief and shared this message on his official Twitter account last night:

I am deeply outraged about dreadful terrorist act in #Munich that took lives. Our thoughts&prayers are with the victims and their families.

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) July 22, 2016

Meanwhile Georgia’s Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili also expressed his deep sadness about the tragedy:

Shocked and saddened by the terrorist attack in #Munich#München. My thoughts are with victims and their families

— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) July 22, 2016

Georgia's Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze tweeted:

My deepest condolences to the families of victims of #Munich shootings. We stand by #German people @GermanyDiplo

— Mikheil Janelidze (@JanelidzeMkh) July 22, 2016

Georgia’s Foreign Ministry published a hotline number for Georgian citizens who need assistance or information following shooting in Munich.

• Georgian citizens can call +491 62 88 55 303.

In Munich, German police recommended people to avoid public places.