US Embassy calls Georgian soldier’s death in Afghanistan “tragic reminder”
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The US Embassy to Georgia has extended its 'deepest sympathies' to the family of Junior Sergeant Mdinari Bebiashvili,26, and to the people of Georgia for their recent loss in Afghanistan.
We also extend our sincerest condolences to Junior Sergeant Mdinari Bebiashvili’s fellow soldiers, and wish those injured in the attack a swift recovery. Junior Sergeant Bebiashvili’s death is a tragic reminder that the fight for peace and security entails great risk and sacrifice.”
The Embassy stressed that the Georgian Armed Forces and the people of Georgia are making "vital contributions” to realizing shared objectives under NATO’s Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
We recognize that Georgia is one of the leading contributors to critical international security efforts. The United States deeply appreciates and respects Georgia’s contributions and the sacrifices that come with them,” the Embassy stated.
Bebiashvili was killed and three other Georgian soldiers were injured in an attack during a joint patrol on Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan yesterday.
- Bebiashvili is the 32nd Georgian soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.
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