Georgian State Flags will be lowered in Georgia on August 7-8

The Government of Georgia by the decree number 1398 of August 4, 2023 announced August 7, 2023 as a day of mourning in honor of the memory of those who died as a result of the natural disaster that occurred on August 3, 2023 in Oni Municipality, Shovi resort.

The state flags of Georgia will be lowered at half-mast on the entire territory of Georgia on August 8, 2023.

Also, in accordance with the Decree No.1399  (August 4, 2023) of the Government of Georgia,  as a sign of honoring the memory of those who died as a result of the large-scale military intervention carried out by the Russian Federation in Georgia for the illegal occupation of the Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions of Georgia, on August 8, 2023, the State Flags of Georgia will be lowered at half-mast on the buildings of administrative bodies throughout the territory of Georgia.

On August 7-8, 2023, the State Flag also will be lowered at half-mast at the premises of the Embassy of Georgia in Abu Dhabi.

Embassy of Georgia in Abu Dhabi expresses its deepest  sorrow over the loss of citizens as a result of the natural disaster in Shovi resort and offers its condolences to the family members of the deceased.

The Embassy of Georgia pays tribute to the memory of those who died as a result of the military intervention carried out by the Russian Federation for the illegal occupation of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions.