Georgian President, PM extend condolences to families of victims of Yerevan explosion
In his turn, Garibashvili said he was “deeply saddened” by the news from the Armenian capital. Photo: Reuters
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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Tuesday extended their condolences to the families of the victims of a massive explosion that shook Yerevan on Sunday.
In her words Zourabichvili said the incident was “shocking” and expressed solidarity with Armenian citizens.
“Deeply saddened by the shocking explosion in Yerevan. I express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, but also strength and resilience to the emergency workers. I stand with the people of Armenia”, the Georgian President tweeted.
Deeply saddened by the shocking explosion in #Yerevan. I express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, but also strength and resilience to the emergency workers. I stand with the people of Armenia.
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) August 16, 2022
In his turn, Garibashvili said he was “deeply saddened” by the news from the Armenian capital.
“Deeply saddened by the news of the fatal fireworks storage explosion in Armenia’s capital, leaving people missing and injured. My sincere condolences go out to our Armenian friends in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with families and loved ones of the deceased in this tragedy”, he said.
Deeply saddened by the news of the fatal fireworks storage explosion in ????????’s capital, leaving people missing & injured. My sincere condolences go out to our ???????? friends in this time of grief. Our thoughts & prayers are w/families & loved ones of the deceased in this tragedy.
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) August 16, 2022
The Armenian National Crisis Management Centre received a report on Sunday about an explosion at the Surmalu shopping centre in Yerevan.
Preliminary data said the blast was followed by a fire, with the number of injured exceeding 60, and 16 people dying as a result of the powerful explosion.