The EU backs the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia. The EU chairman Nicolas Sarkozy stated the following in the briefing held in the Presidential Residence in Avlabari.
As the President of France remarked in Moscow he together with the high representatives of the EU – Xavier Solana, Jose Manuel Baroso and Bernard Kushner, condemned the recognizing of the independence of south Ossetia and Abkhazia by the Russian Federation.
‘It is nobody’s matter to review the borders established by the UN.’ –Nicolas Sarkozy highlighted.
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Nicolas Sarkozy - Agreement Reached in Moscow is not Outstanding Result, but it is Maximal Managed by EU on this Stage.
As Nicolas Sarkozy stated the agreement reached in Moscow is not an excellent result, but it is the maximal what the EU managed on this stage.
The president of France – Nicolas Sarkozy stated the following in the briefing held after his meeting with the Georgian President. Bernard Kushner, Jose Manuel Baroso and Xavier Solana attended the meeting as well.
‘On the fist stage of the negotiations, on August 12, when I arrived in Tbilisi, we achieved the cease-fire agreement. Now the agreement concerns pulling back of the Russian troops to its dislocation points positioned before the war.’ –Nicolas Sarkozy remarked.
As the president of France underlined it is not an excellent result but added that there is a ‘light’ in this regard and expressed hope that the result would be soon gained.
Nicolas Sarkozy highlighted that during his first visit the capital of Georgia was in jeopardy. Now Georgia does not face such jeopardy and it is the main result of the mediators – Said the President.
The meeting between Saakashvili and Sarkozy started approximately at 11:30 pm and lasted an hour. Afterwards the joint briefing for the foreign media has been held.
The president of France – Nicolas Sarkozy stated the following in the briefing held after his meeting with the Georgian President. Bernard Kushner, Jose Manuel Baroso and Xavier Solana attended the meeting as well.
‘On the fist stage of the negotiations, on August 12, when I arrived in Tbilisi, we achieved the cease-fire agreement. Now the agreement concerns pulling back of the Russian troops to its dislocation points positioned before the war.’ –Nicolas Sarkozy remarked.
As the president of France underlined it is not an excellent result but added that there is a ‘light’ in this regard and expressed hope that the result would be soon gained.
Nicolas Sarkozy highlighted that during his first visit the capital of Georgia was in jeopardy. Now Georgia does not face such jeopardy and it is the main result of the mediators – Said the President.
The meeting between Saakashvili and Sarkozy started approximately at 11:30 pm and lasted an hour. Afterwards the joint briefing for the foreign media has been held.
Dmitry Medvedev Claims Russian Armies Are Leaving Georgian Inner Territories
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev claims that Russia is taking its troops from internal territories of Georgia.
As the press service of the Kremlin reports, Medvedev declared about this in a phone conversation with his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy.
According to Dmitry Medvedev, after setting of check-points and dislocation places on August 22, part of peacekeepers will be taken to security temporal zone.
‘The contingent arrived to help peacekeepers, will leave for South Ossetia and Russian territories’, Medvedev stated.
A phone conversation between Medvedev and Sarkozy was held on the initiative of the French side on August 19.
As the press service of the Kremlin reports, Medvedev declared about this in a phone conversation with his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy.
According to Dmitry Medvedev, after setting of check-points and dislocation places on August 22, part of peacekeepers will be taken to security temporal zone.
‘The contingent arrived to help peacekeepers, will leave for South Ossetia and Russian territories’, Medvedev stated.
A phone conversation between Medvedev and Sarkozy was held on the initiative of the French side on August 19.
Medvedev Met with Baghapsh and Kokoity
Russia will back any decision regarding the status of Abkhazia and south Ossetia reached by the unrecognized republics.
The President of Russian Federation stated the following at the meeting with the leaders of separatists republics held in Kremlin today, August 14.
The leaders of separatists’ republic signed the 6 principles of the resolution of the Abkhazian- Georgian and Georgian -Ossetian conflicts. The principles are based on the truce worked out by Medvedev and Nicolas Sarkozy.
Dimitri Medvedev remarked that it is necessary to begin working on the cease-fire agreement where Russia, EU and ESCO will play a role of guarantors.
Baghapsh and Kokoity will hold a press conference in Moscow today.
The President of Russian Federation stated the following at the meeting with the leaders of separatists republics held in Kremlin today, August 14.
The leaders of separatists’ republic signed the 6 principles of the resolution of the Abkhazian- Georgian and Georgian -Ossetian conflicts. The principles are based on the truce worked out by Medvedev and Nicolas Sarkozy.
Dimitri Medvedev remarked that it is necessary to begin working on the cease-fire agreement where Russia, EU and ESCO will play a role of guarantors.
Baghapsh and Kokoity will hold a press conference in Moscow today.
Georgia Backs Six –point Plan
The meeting of Nicolas Sarkozy and Mikheil Saakashvili has been held. Georgia has approved a six-point plan brokered by French President Nicolas Sarkozy intended to end fighting between the two nations. Mr Sarkozy, whose country holds the EU presidency, held talks in both Moscow and Tbilisi.
Under the plan, both sides would agree not to use force.The plan stops short of specifically addressing the issue of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The points include Russian agreements to conclude all military operations, return Russian armed forces to the line preceding the beginning of operations and not use force again in Georgia.
In return, Georgia would return its armed forces to their normal and permanent locations. Both sides would provide free access for humanitarian assistance; and international consideration of the issues of South Ossetia and Abkhazia would be undertaken.
The plan will be represented to the EU Council tomorrow.
Under the plan, both sides would agree not to use force.The plan stops short of specifically addressing the issue of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The points include Russian agreements to conclude all military operations, return Russian armed forces to the line preceding the beginning of operations and not use force again in Georgia.
In return, Georgia would return its armed forces to their normal and permanent locations. Both sides would provide free access for humanitarian assistance; and international consideration of the issues of South Ossetia and Abkhazia would be undertaken.
The plan will be represented to the EU Council tomorrow.
Medvedev Met Sarkozy in Moscow
The Presidents of France and Russia held a meeting in Moscow. The President of France –Nicolas Sarkozy and the President of Russia – Dmitri Medvedev discussed the latest developments in Georgia.
As Medvedev stated Russia ends military actions since their mission has been fulfilled.
‘The operation that the reinforced Russian peace-keeping contingent carried out has been completed because the goal that we set ourselves has been achieved. The aggressor has been punished. The main task, which was to safeguard the interests of the Russian peacekeepers and of Russian citizens living in South Ossetia, has been accomplished.’ – declared Dmitri Medvedev.
Russia presented two conditions to Georgia: ‘The first is that all Georgian troops return to their original positions and the demilitarization of these military units. The second is the signing of a legally binding document on the non-use of force.’ – stated Dmitri Medvedev.
Nicolas Sarkozy considers that Russia should use its troops for peace.
‘The decision regarding cease-fire is the news which France and Europe has been expected. Europe reflects that Russia is a big country and the world needs peace in Russia.’ – Nicolas Sarkozy said.
The President of France handed the President of Russia a document apropos the ways of resolution of existed problems.
‘The target of Europe and France is peace. We would do everything for our target. We hope Russia would sign the document. ‘– remarked the President of France.
As Medvedev stated Russia ends military actions since their mission has been fulfilled.
‘The operation that the reinforced Russian peace-keeping contingent carried out has been completed because the goal that we set ourselves has been achieved. The aggressor has been punished. The main task, which was to safeguard the interests of the Russian peacekeepers and of Russian citizens living in South Ossetia, has been accomplished.’ – declared Dmitri Medvedev.
Russia presented two conditions to Georgia: ‘The first is that all Georgian troops return to their original positions and the demilitarization of these military units. The second is the signing of a legally binding document on the non-use of force.’ – stated Dmitri Medvedev.
Nicolas Sarkozy considers that Russia should use its troops for peace.
‘The decision regarding cease-fire is the news which France and Europe has been expected. Europe reflects that Russia is a big country and the world needs peace in Russia.’ – Nicolas Sarkozy said.
The President of France handed the President of Russia a document apropos the ways of resolution of existed problems.
‘The target of Europe and France is peace. We would do everything for our target. We hope Russia would sign the document. ‘– remarked the President of France.
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