The Spokesperson for the President of Georgia Manana Manjgaladze made a statement on the death of Lech Kaczynski.

As Manana Manjgaladze stated the whole Georgia sympathizes with the Polish people in their sorrow and expresses its condolences to them, because the President of Poland was Georgia's one of the best friends and supporters. The President of Georgia expresses his deepest sorrow.

"Georgia lost the greatest friend in the international community, Poland and Europe lost the greatest politician.

The President of Georgia lost his personal friend, who cared about Georgia permanently, a person who was in deep love with Georgia, was our country's supporter and an advisor.

Georgian people must never forget the President of Poland - Lech Kaczynski and his personal contributions. He always stood beside Georgia and cared about our country, he was a very important public figure not only for Poland, but at the same time he was a historic figure for Georgia as well.

His name will be unforgettable for the special heroism that he displayed to defend the interests of Georgia not only in Georgia, but all over the world, for the great historic role that he played for our country, for the devotion he displayed in the days of 2008 war. Georgia seldom had such a great friend throughout our history.

For these very contributions, the President of Georgia issued an order to grant Lech Kaczynski posthumously the Title of the National Hero of Georgia; April 11 to be declared a Mourning Day.

The President of Georgia expresses his condolences to the whole Poland, Polish people and the families of each person who was killed in the crash.

Communications Office
of the President of Georgia