Foreign diplomats in Georgia send condolences to families of landslide victims in western municipality
Diplomats accredited in Georgia on Friday sent their condolences to families of the victims killed in a landslide that hit western Georgia’s Shovi resort on Thursday. Photo: MIA of Georgia
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Diplomats accredited in Georgia on Friday sent their condolences to families of the victims killed in a landslide that hit western Georgia’s Shovi resort on Thursday.
The German Ambassador Peter Fischer said “our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved”, also sending the message of support to the injured and those involved in the ongoing rescue operation.
On behalf of Germany, I express my condolences on the lives lost in the mudslide at Shovi, Racha Province in ????????. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved, the injured as well as all involved in the ongoing rescue operation ????????
— Peter Fischer (@Diplo_Peter) August 4, 2023
The United States Embassy extended its “deepest” condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in Shovi and said it prayed for those who were missing to be found “soon”.
“At this difficult time, the dedication of the first responders and the Georgian people’s unity and heartfelt support in the face of this tragedy is inspiring”, the Embassy said.
The Israeli Ambassador Hadas Meitzad highlighted her “utmost” respect to the “brave” rescue teams working in the disaster area.
“With heavy hearts, we are closely following the devastating natural disaster in Racha [region], our thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones and those who went through this traumatic event”, the Israeli Ambassador said.
The United Nations Development Programme in Georgia in a social media message said it was “saddened” by the tragic events.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who lost their lives. Hoping for the swift and safe rescue of everyone still in the disaster zone”, the statement said.
Saddened by tragic events in the Racha region after the recent landslide. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who lost their lives. Hoping for the swift and safe rescue of everyone still in the disaster zone.https://t.co/lCvgJCfyBC
— UNDP in Georgia ???????????????? (@UNDPGeorgia) August 4, 2023
The European Union Delegation expressed “heartfelt” condolences to family and friends of those who “tragically” lost their lives due to the “devastating” landslide.
“We closely follow ongoing rescue and evacuation operations & hope that those missing & stranded in a disaster area safely return home”, the statement noted.
EU Delegation expresses heartfelt condolences to family & friends of those who tragically lost their lives due to devastating landslide in Shovi.
— EU Delegation Georgia ???????? (@EUinGeorgia) August 4, 2023
We closely follow ongoing rescue & evacuation operations & hope that those missing & stranded in a disaster area safely return home.
The Norwegian Ambassador Marko Soldic called the development “terrible” news.
“Our hearts are with those who have lost someone they love, and with those who have survived and are recovering. Hoping for swift rescue of those who remain in the affected area. Deep respect for rescuers, who keep working on in very hard conditions”, he tweeted.
Terrible news from Shovi. Our hearts are with those who have lost someone they love, and with those who have survived and are recovering. Hoping for swift rescue of those who remain in affected area. Deep respect for rescuers, who keep working on in very hard conditions ????????????????
— Marko Soldic (@NorwayAmbGeoArm) August 4, 2023
The Estonian Ambassador Riina Kaljurand said “our hearts are with people who have lost their loved ones or who are suffering from the consequences of the terrible landslide”.
Our hearts are with people who have lost their loved ones or who are suffering from the consequences of the terrible #ShoviLandslide Huge respect to the rescue teams! ????????♥️???????? https://t.co/e2bWEh7UQG
— Riina Kaljurand (@RiinaKaljurand) August 4, 2023
The Swedish Embassy expressed its solidarity in this “hour of grief” and “heartfelt” condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the tragedy.
“We follow rescue and evacuation operations & hope that those missing and stranded in a disaster area safely return home”, the Embassy said.
???????? stands in solidarity with ???????? in this hour of grief, & express our heartfelt condolences to the families & friends of the victims of the tragedy in Shovi, Racha.
— Sweden in Georgia (@SwedeninGE) August 4, 2023
We follow rescue & evacuation operations & hope that those missing & stranded in a disaster area safely return home.
The top Armenian diplomat Ararat Mirzoyan offered his condolences to the Georgian citizens and the Georgian Government “in these difficult moments”.
ღრმა მწუხარებით შევიტყვე #რაჭა’ს რეგიონში მომხდარი სტიქიის შესახებ, რომელმაც ადამიანების სიცოცხლე შეიწირა.
— Ararat Mirzoyan (@AraratMirzoyan) August 4, 2023
ვუსამძიმრებ მოძმე #ქართველ ხალხს და #საქართველო’ს ხელისუფლებას ამ მძიმე წუთებში, ხოლო დაღუპულთა ნათესავებს გამძლეობას და მოთმინებას ვუსურვებ. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/P0e1edkF01
The Italian Embassy also expressed its "deepest" condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the disaster.
“Our thoughts are with all those who are suffering from the consequences of this catastrophe. Deep respect for the hard work of the rescue teams”, the statement said.
The Embassy of ???????? expresses its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the disaster in Racha. Our thoughts are with all those who are suffering from the consequences of this catastrophe. Deep respect for the hard work of the rescue teams.
— Italy in Georgia (@ItalyinGeorgia) August 4, 2023
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday said his Government had decided to declare Monday as a day of mourning following a landslide, killing at least 11 people.