PM Kobakhidze receives letter of condolence from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia

10:26, 19.03.2026

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has extended his heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze following the passing of the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia.

In his message, President Erdoğan offers his sympathies to the Prime Minister, the Orthodox Church, and the people of Georgia.

“Dear Prime Minister, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Holiness, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, on the night of March 17. On behalf of the Turkish nation and myself, I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, Your Excellency, the Orthodox Church, and the Georgian people,” said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The Prime Minister’s press service has issued the statement.

By - Svetlana Alimova

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