President-elect Salome Zurabishvili expresses sorrow over the death of Nika Rurua and offered suympahty to his family members.

"I have just heard of Nika Rurua's sudden death. I share the sadness of the family. Death of a person is beyond any political confrontation!"- Salome Zurabishvili posted on Facebook.

Nika Rurua, 50, was found dead in his house. He had been a Member of Parliament and Minister of Culture.