On December 8, 2013, Consul Cunanan visited the South African Embassy in Manila and met with Ambassador Agnes Nyamande-Pitso. In behalf of the Government of Georgia and the Honorary Consulate of Georgia in the Philippines, he extended his deepest condolences to Ambassador Nyamande-Pitso over the passing of former President Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013.

In 2002, Consul Cunanan, as a young journalist, had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Mandela at the latter’s home in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.  In his meeting with Ambassador Nyamande-Pitso, Consul Cunanan talked about how Mr. Mandela, a pro-democracy icon, served as an example and inspiration to people around the world who struggled for freedom and independence. Consul Cunanan later signed the official memorial book in the embassy.

Please see attached link for the official message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia:

http://uk.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=193&info_id=21920