The Government of Georgia issues a statement regarding the situation in the Middle East.

“The Government of Georgia is closely and deeply concerned about the ongoing military activities in the Middle East, which threaten the security and well-being of every country in the region without exception.

We extend our condolences to the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic of Iran, where the ongoing military activities have claimed the lives of many individuals, including the Supreme Leader, other political leaders, numerous innocent civilians and dozens of children.

We also express our condolences to our friend - the Jewish people - and to Israel over the loss of civilian lives as a result of the military actions.

The Government of Georgia expresses its full solidarity with the Arab Gulf countries, with whom Georgia maintains distinguished partnerships.

We hope that peace will soon be restored in the Middle East and that military actions will be replaced by diplomacy and political dialogue.

The Government of Georgia will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our citizens in the region and to protect their interests”, - reads the statement.