Georgian officials saddened by death of Gen. Colin Powell

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died of Covid-19 complications aged 84.

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili are ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Colin Powell.

The death of Colin Powell is a blow to world diplomacy.

A great mind who helped shape global direction into the 21st century, his work has been an example to generations of young minds seeking to make the world a safer place.

He will be missed. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/mMzetoKJ8v

— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) October 18, 2021

I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of Gen. Colin Powell. A true trailblazer, man of descency and honor, ?? patriot and great friend of ?? has left us. My deepest condolences to the Powell family and American people.

— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) October 18, 2021