The Israeli Embassy in Georgia has sharply criticized Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandre Khvtisiashvili for attending a solidarity event at the Iranian Embassy in Tbilisi, calling the act “morally wrong.”
“We were dismayed to learn that Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister attended a solidarity event at the Iranian embassy in Tbilisi. At a time when the West condemns Iran’s attacks on Israeli civilians and supports efforts to stop its nuclear and genocidal ambitions, it is deeply disappointing to see the Deputy Foreign Minister taking part in such an event. This is morally wrong,” the Embassy said in a statement provided to InterpressNews.
Earlier today, the Iranian Embassy released a statement reporting that Deputy FM Khvtisiashvili signed a book of condolences at the embassy, expressing sympathy for those killed in what Iran described as an Israeli attack, and showing solidarity with Iran.
The Iranian Embassy says the event was attended by representatives of several countries, including the ambassadors of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, the Chargé d’Affaires of Iraq, and the Chinese Military Attaché. Religious leaders and members of the Iranian and Georgian-Iranian communities were also present.
“We express our deep gratitude to our friends and partners for their support and compassion during this difficult time,” the Iranian Embassy stated.
