The statements of the Georgian authorities about their desire to resolve the conflicts with Abkhazia and South Ossetia give hope, but there is no progress in this direction, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
“The issues of post-conflict resolution between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia are discussed under the auspices of the Geneva International Debates on Security and Stability in the Transcaucasus. Our common priorities with our Abkhazian and South Ossetian allies remain unchanged. This concerns Tbilisi’s receipt of legally binding guarantees on the non-use of force against Tskhinvali and Sukhum, as well as the beginning of the process of delimiting state borders with these republics. It is not yet possible to talk about progress on these issues, taking into account the fundamental differences that still persist in the parties’ approaches to the geopolitical realities that have developed in the region.” —said Zakharova
Recently announced statements from Georgia on its intention to apologize to the people of South Ossetia for the regime unleashed Mikhail Saakashvili In August 2008, the war gives him “some hope” in this regard.
“It is gratifying that we hear the public recognition of a long-confirmed fact: a madman, overwhelmed by passions, painful ambitions and an unhealthy outlook on life, who became another victim of American deception, committed what later happened to history. as aggression. Let me remind you that this is not just our rating. All of this was recorded in a report initiated by the European Union, namely the “Independent International Mission” headed by Swiss diplomat Heidi Tagliavini, better known as the “Tagliavini Report.” All the statements and facts are there. Then, 15 years ago, the EU was bolder and more decent. There were people like that there. Despite the complexity of the situation, carla del ponte He said that “black transplantologists” were operating in Kosovo. “I don’t know why people representing European countries had the courage to tell the truth.” – noted the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Moscow hopes that the corresponding attitude will be reflected in the work of the Georgian delegation during the next rounds of the Geneva International Discussions on security and stability in the Transcaucasus.
“It is important that Sukhum and Tskhinvali are also ready to turn the tragic page in the history of relations with Georgia. At the same time, we understand that neither in Georgia, nor in Abkhazia, nor in South Ossetia will anyone forget anything. But it is one thing not to forget and preserve memory, and another thing is to move forward to normalize relations and overcome the contradictions of which crazy people like Saakashvili have made them hostage. Furthermore, countries are ready to turn the page by emphasizing consolidating the statements made into specific practical issues, primarily the conclusion of a legally binding agreement on the non-use of force by Tbilisi.” – noted Zakharova.
Russia, as a participant in the Geneva International Discussions and the closest neighbor of Abkhazia, Georgia and South Ossetia, has a vital interest in normalizing relations between these states. Moscow is ready, both in bilateral and multilateral formats, to facilitate this in every possible way, assured the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
