Gudauri tragedy: National day of mourning in Georgia

Due to the Gudauri tragedy, July 30 has been declared a day of mourning in Georgia, reads the statement of the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili.

The Prime Minister of Georgia expresses grief over the death of crew members, rescuers and doctors as a result of the crash of the Border Police helicopter of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Gudauri.

The PM expresses his condolences to the family members and relatives of the deceased, as well as to the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the public.

"I express deep sorrow over the death of crew members, rescuers and doctors as a result of the crash of the Border Police helicopter of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Gudauri.

In these difficult moments, I express my sincere condolences and support to the family members and relatives of the deceased, to the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to our entire society. Due to the tragedy, July 30 will be declared as a day of mourning in the country," the Prime Minister said.