2016-06-14
I can recall just few examples of similar consolidation among individuals - after April 9 and June 13, - Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated by the Memorial of the Victims of Tbilisi June 13 Tragedy, where he honored their memory.
Head of the Government, alongside with the members of the Cabinet and Mayor of Tbilisi attended the memorial service dedicated to the Tbilisi June 13 Tragedy victims. The ceremony was held by the Catholicos Patriarch, His Holliness Ilia II.
Prime Minister remembered the tragedy of June 13, 2015 once again. The disaster claimed lives of 21 persons - Giorgi Kvirikashvili indicated that this is a great loss for a country.
"Losing so many young, energetic people to a natural disaster that was caused by landslide, flood and everything altogether, is a truly great loss. However, most importantly, this turned out to be a true illustration of consolidation - whole nation united to demonstrate their - the young people's compassion. They spent nights to clear and re-organize this area. I can remember only few similar examples - after April 9, when people truly united. Whole nation acted as one - the same happened after the June 13 tragedy. I would like to commemorate the victims of the tragedy," - Prime Minister noted.
Prime Minister's Press Office