Gov't to Assist Family Members of Victims of Shatili Tragedy Returning from Abroad

The Government of Georgia is ready to provide assistance, as needed, to the family members of the victims of the tragedy on Shatili Road.

Based on the information disseminated on social media, the family members of the victims of the tragedy who are abroad have asked for help, as an exception, with the border-crossing process and the subsequent procedures upon their return to Georgia.

Upon receiving this information, the National Tourism Administration contacted the family members of the deceased directly. With the help of various government agencies, the National Tourism Administration will ensure their quick return and will assist them in resolving all travel and border-crossing issues so that they can return to the country safely and without any hindrance.

The National Tourism Administration, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Border Police, the Emergency Management Agency, and other agencies are actively involved in the process. The processes are being coordinated by the Operational Headquarters of the Interagency Coordination Council, which operates under the leadership of the Prime Minister.

Based on the available information, a family member of one of the deceased will enter Georgia from Azerbaijan. As a result of communication with the Georgian Embassy in Israel, it emerged that the family members of other victims of the tragedy will also be coming from Israel.

Upon their return to Georgia, family members of the deceased will be met by separate vehicles at the border. They will undergo PCR testing and, assuming their test results are negative, they will be able to leave quarantine within 24 hours. They will then be tested once every 72 hours.

The Government of Georgia once again expresses readiness to assist the family members of the victims of the tragedy in simplifying the border crossing procedures so that they can reunite with their families as soon as possible.