Foreign officials send condolences to Georgia for the tragic collapse of a residential building in Batumi. The tragedy that caused the death of nine people, including children took place on October 8.
“The Apostolic Nunciature of Pope Francis joins in thoughts and prayers to those of the whole of Georgia for the eternal rest of the victims of the Batumi tragedy, for survivors that they may find comfort in their faith, and in gratitude to all who assist”,- The Apostolic Nunciature ("Vatican Embassy") in Georgia twitted.
“Norway Embassy to Georgia deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in the Batumi building collapse. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured, and express our admiration for the work of rescue teams and first responders”, Norway Embassy to Georgia twits.
“Avery sad day as Georgia mourns tragic loss of lives and heavy injuries after the collapse of s residential building in Batumi. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of the decreased and injured. Lithuania stands with you in your grief”, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania twitted.
“Let me join the citizens of Georgia in their moment of grief, and extend my deep condolences to the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives in Batumi last Friday”, - Carl Hartzell, Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia twitted.
“Heartfelt condolences to the Georgian people for the tragedy in Batumi, in which nine people lost their lives”, - Razvan Rotundu, Ambassador of Romania in Georgia twitted.
“All my thoughts fly towards Batumi in grief. France Embassy and institute join Georgia in mourning the loss of life in the building collapse, in wishing recovery to the wounded and comfort to the grieving and in admiring the relentless work of rescue workers since yesterday”, the Ambassador of France to Georgia, Diego Colas twitted.
“My heart goes out to the victims, their families and all those affected by the collapse of the apartment building in Batumi. I salute the rescue workers who are giving their very best to save lives”, - Maaike van Koldam, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Georgia tweeted.
