In connection with the Georgian Premier Zurab Zhvania’s tragic death RA NA Speaker Artur Baghdasaryan sent a telegram of condolences to the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Nino Burjanadze, where it says in particular:
“The bad news of the Georgian Premier Zurab Zhvania’s tragic death caused deep sorrow. We knew Zurab Vissarionovich as an outstanding statesman and politician, who devoted his life to selfless serving to his motherland and people. I extend my deep condolences to You, Zurab Zhvania’s relatives on behalf of the National Assembly and personally me.”