Georgian leaders condemn Barcelona terror attack
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Up to 13 people have died and dozens have been injured after a van crashed into a crowd of people in the Spanish city of Barcelona today, The Guardian reports adding that, "Catalan police confirmed they were dealing with a terrorist attack”.
Expressing deep condolences towards the Spanish Government and people, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili said he believes "the civilised world will deal with this huge challenge and find peace”.
We strongly condemn the heinous attack in #Barcelona. Our thoughts are with those affected. Terrorism will not prevail.
— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) August 17, 2017
Condemning the terror attack, President Giorgi Marvelashvili said "together with the international community we keep on fighting against this huge threat”.
deeply outraged over the deadly terrorist attack in #barcelona Georgia stands with the Spanish people and its government in solidarity.
— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) August 17, 2017
The Georgian Foreign Ministry said Georgian citizens in Barcelona can phone the hotline of Georgia's Embassy in Barcelona for assistance or information. The number is +34687661274.
Georgian citizens can also phone the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tbilisi, which operates 24 hours a day. The number is (+995 32) 294 5050.
Horrified by senseless terrorist attack in #Barcelona. My thoughts are with the victims, their families & loved ones @SpainMFA
— Mikheil Janelidze (@JanelidzeMkh) August 17, 2017
No Georgians have been reported among the dead or injured, however, those who live in or nearby Barcelona are highly encouraged to follow local police recommendations.
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