The NATO Secretary General"s Special Representative published a statement on his facebook page and expressed his condolences to the family of the Georgian soldier who died in Afghanistan.

"On behalf of NATO, let me offer my condolences to the loved ones of the young Private first Class who lost his life in Afghanistan, serving in the NATO-led mission there. I would also offer best wishes for a speedy recovery to the other serviceman who was injured. As the Secretary General said during his recent visit to Georgia, NATO is deeply grateful for the contribution Georgia has made to meeting our shared goals in Afghanistan, and we honor those who have lost their lives in this operation,"- is stated in the statement.