According to local media, President Alexander Lukashenko discussed the issue in 2015 while visiting Georgia.
Georgia’s Embassy to Belarus has been functioning since 2007.
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Embassy of Belarus to open in Georgia
According to local media, President Alexander Lukashenko discussed the issue in 2015 while visiting Georgia.
Georgia’s Embassy to Belarus has been functioning since 2007.
President condemns the terrorist attack in Istanbul
"I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in the center of Istanbul, in a tourist district, which has claimed innocent lives. By intensive cooperation with the international community Georgia will continue its efforts to fight against modern world's greatest threat. I express my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims," – says the statement of President Giorgi Margvelashvili.
Mikhail Saakashvili NATO not to Protract Process of Georgian Integration in Euro-Atlantic Alliance
The agency Associated Press spreads an interview with the President Mikhail Saakashvili.
The speech referred mainly the process of Georgian integration in NATO. Saakashvili calls NATO not to protract this process, in another case Russian aggression will proceed to endless history. In the opinion of the President, NATO mustn’t show weakness.
‘In case, Georgia doesn’t become member of NATO, Russia will strengthen its control on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, what was the main target of Kremlin. In future, this will become the prescription of other similar intervention ‘, considers Mikhail Saakashvili.
The speech referred mainly the process of Georgian integration in NATO. Saakashvili calls NATO not to protract this process, in another case Russian aggression will proceed to endless history. In the opinion of the President, NATO mustn’t show weakness.
‘In case, Georgia doesn’t become member of NATO, Russia will strengthen its control on Abkhazia and South Ossetia, what was the main target of Kremlin. In future, this will become the prescription of other similar intervention ‘, considers Mikhail Saakashvili.
Bush Call on Russia not to Meet its Commitments and not to Recognize Separatist Regions
U.S. President George W. Bush has urged Russia not to recognize Georgia's two breakaway regions as independent, and has sent his deputy Dick Cheney to Georgia in a show of U.S. support. RIA Novosti reports.
Both houses of Russia's parliament voted unanimously on Monday in favor of a resolution asking President Dmitry Medvedev to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, following requests from the leaders of both breakaway republics.
Bush said in a statement from his ranch in Texas, ‘I call on Russia's leadership to meet its commitments and not recognize these separatist regions.’
‘Georgia's territorial integrity and borders must command the same respect as every other nation's, including Russia's,’ he said.
Bush said recognition of the regions would be ‘inconsistent with unanimously approved United Nations Security Resolutions that Russia has consistently voted for in the past.
Both houses of Russia's parliament voted unanimously on Monday in favor of a resolution asking President Dmitry Medvedev to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, following requests from the leaders of both breakaway republics.
Bush said in a statement from his ranch in Texas, ‘I call on Russia's leadership to meet its commitments and not recognize these separatist regions.’
‘Georgia's territorial integrity and borders must command the same respect as every other nation's, including Russia's,’ he said.
Bush said recognition of the regions would be ‘inconsistent with unanimously approved United Nations Security Resolutions that Russia has consistently voted for in the past.
Nino Burjanadze to Pay Visit to USA
Nino Burjanadze, the President of the fund ‘For Development of Democracy ‘will leave for USA today, August 23.
Nino Burjanadze will attend NDI and IRI conferences on the invitation of Democratic and Republic Parties and will hold meetings with political leaders.
In the framework of her visit, Nino Burjanadze will meet the representatives of the US State Department and UN. The meeting with the international media is planned as well.
Nino Burjanadze will attend NDI and IRI conferences on the invitation of Democratic and Republic Parties and will hold meetings with political leaders.
In the framework of her visit, Nino Burjanadze will meet the representatives of the US State Department and UN. The meeting with the international media is planned as well.
President of Romania Pays Visit to Georgia August 21
President of Romania Traian Basesku will visit Georgia on August 21.
The First Person of Romania will leave for the President Chancellery from Tbilisi International Airport and meet with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili at 12.00pm.
The sides will discuss the situation existing in Georgia and Russian-Georgian conflict. Traian Basesku will leave for Tbilisi in the afternoon.
The First Person of Romania will leave for the President Chancellery from Tbilisi International Airport and meet with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili at 12.00pm.
The sides will discuss the situation existing in Georgia and Russian-Georgian conflict. Traian Basesku will leave for Tbilisi in the afternoon.
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.
Mikheil Saakashvili – Russia Destroys and Blasts Civil Infrastructure in Georgia
Russia destroys and blasts civil infrastructure in Georgia, terrorizes population and marauds on the territory, which is controlled by Georgian authorities.
President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili stated about that at the press conference held after the meeting with Foreign Minister of Great Britain David Milibend.
‘They have hostages; there are internally displaced persons in Georgia. International organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have made alarming statements. The genocide, which has been committed, should be condemned. Russians themselves have made such things, they are blaming us for. They say Tskhinvali has been destroyed, while they themselves have burnt and destroyed the city’, Saakashvili stated.
According to the President of Georgia, withdrawal of Russian army must take place immediately, as it has been acting barbarously on the territory of Georgia.
‘It (Russian army) is marauding not only in ethnical Georgian, but multi-national villages as well’, the President stated.
President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili stated about that at the press conference held after the meeting with Foreign Minister of Great Britain David Milibend.
‘They have hostages; there are internally displaced persons in Georgia. International organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have made alarming statements. The genocide, which has been committed, should be condemned. Russians themselves have made such things, they are blaming us for. They say Tskhinvali has been destroyed, while they themselves have burnt and destroyed the city’, Saakashvili stated.
According to the President of Georgia, withdrawal of Russian army must take place immediately, as it has been acting barbarously on the territory of Georgia.
‘It (Russian army) is marauding not only in ethnical Georgian, but multi-national villages as well’, the President stated.
White House Calls Russia once again to Withdraw its Troops from
The White House calls Russia once
again to withdraw its troops from the territory of Georgia. Gordon Jondro, the White House spokesman stated the following.
The spokesman underscored the fact that Dimitri Medvedev, the President of
the Russian Federation, signed the cease-fire agreement on Saturday.
‘George Bush stated that Russia should keep the agreement and end its
military operations in Georgia and withdraw its troops .We go on monitoring of the Russian aggression. Moscow must meet its commitments.’ – Gordon Jondro declared.
again to withdraw its troops from the territory of Georgia. Gordon Jondro, the White House spokesman stated the following.
The spokesman underscored the fact that Dimitri Medvedev, the President of
the Russian Federation, signed the cease-fire agreement on Saturday.
‘George Bush stated that Russia should keep the agreement and end its
military operations in Georgia and withdraw its troops .We go on monitoring of the Russian aggression. Moscow must meet its commitments.’ – Gordon Jondro declared.
Matias Iorsh and Castrio Islam to Pay 3- Day –Special –Visit to Georgia
The representatives of the European Council – Matias Iorsh and Castrio Islam will arrive in Georgia today , August 19.
As InterpressNews was reported in the press centre of the Parliament of Georgia , today , on August 19 , the representatives of the European Council will meet Temur Iakobashvili, the State Minister of Georgia for Reintegration issues, Giorgi Bakradze , the chairman of Parliament of Georgia , Eka Tkeshelashvili, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Vano Merabishvili, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Davit Kezerashvili, the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia .
The special visit of Matias Iorsh and Castrio Islam to Georgia will last for 3 days. The representatives of the European Council will leave Georgia on August 21.
As InterpressNews was reported in the press centre of the Parliament of Georgia , today , on August 19 , the representatives of the European Council will meet Temur Iakobashvili, the State Minister of Georgia for Reintegration issues, Giorgi Bakradze , the chairman of Parliament of Georgia , Eka Tkeshelashvili, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Vano Merabishvili, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Davit Kezerashvili, the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia .
The special visit of Matias Iorsh and Castrio Islam to Georgia will last for 3 days. The representatives of the European Council will leave Georgia on August 21.
Angela Merkel – Russian Military Units Must Be Withdrawn from Georgia until Tuesday
Russian military units must be withdrawn from Georgia until Tuesday, - German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated about that a news conference after two-hour long talks in the President's Chancellery in Avlabari district, Tbilisi.
Mikheil Saakashvili thanked German Chancellor and the French President for their support and reiterated that Georgia would not retreat single meter of its soil and would never allow annexing and ethnic cleansing of his country. Mikheil Saakashvili demanded withdrawal of Russian forces from Georgian territories and their substitution with international police forces in the conflict zones.
As for Angela Merkel, she made the strongest statement of the day, when she stated earlier today that Georgia would join NATO, but until Tuesday, when the NATO ministerial is due, Russian troops must leave Georgia. The German Chancellor emphasized that Russian troops must leave Georgia not in several weeks, but in several days.
As previously reported, Angela Merkel has arrived in Georgia today. She arrived from Moscow after negotiating with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Mikheil Saakashvili thanked German Chancellor and the French President for their support and reiterated that Georgia would not retreat single meter of its soil and would never allow annexing and ethnic cleansing of his country. Mikheil Saakashvili demanded withdrawal of Russian forces from Georgian territories and their substitution with international police forces in the conflict zones.
As for Angela Merkel, she made the strongest statement of the day, when she stated earlier today that Georgia would join NATO, but until Tuesday, when the NATO ministerial is due, Russian troops must leave Georgia. The German Chancellor emphasized that Russian troops must leave Georgia not in several weeks, but in several days.
As previously reported, Angela Merkel has arrived in Georgia today. She arrived from Moscow after negotiating with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Bush Says Cold War Over
U.S. President George W. Bush has again reiterated Washington’s strong support to Georgia and warned Russia its actions may lead to its isolation.
‘A Cold War is over. The old days of satellite states and spheres of influence are behind us’, he said on August 15.
He reiterated that the support towards ‘people of Georgia and democratically elected government’ adding that Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected’.
He said that Georgia was a democracy, but ‘unfortunately, Russia has tended to view the expansion of freedom and democracy as a threat to its interests.’
‘Only Russia can decide whether it can put itself back on the path of responsible nations or continue to pursue the policy that promises only confrontation and isolation,’ Bush said. ‘To begin to repair relations with the United States, Europe and other nations and to begin restoring its place in world, Russia must respect the freedom of its neighbors.’
‘A contentious relationship with Russia is not in America’s interest and a contentious relationship with America is not in Russia’s interest. With these actions of recent days Russia has damaged its credibility and its relations with the nations of the free world.’
‘Moscow must honor its commitment to withdraw its invaded forces from all Georgian territory,’ George Bush said.
‘A Cold War is over. The old days of satellite states and spheres of influence are behind us’, he said on August 15.
He reiterated that the support towards ‘people of Georgia and democratically elected government’ adding that Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected’.
He said that Georgia was a democracy, but ‘unfortunately, Russia has tended to view the expansion of freedom and democracy as a threat to its interests.’
‘Only Russia can decide whether it can put itself back on the path of responsible nations or continue to pursue the policy that promises only confrontation and isolation,’ Bush said. ‘To begin to repair relations with the United States, Europe and other nations and to begin restoring its place in world, Russia must respect the freedom of its neighbors.’
‘A contentious relationship with Russia is not in America’s interest and a contentious relationship with America is not in Russia’s interest. With these actions of recent days Russia has damaged its credibility and its relations with the nations of the free world.’
‘Moscow must honor its commitment to withdraw its invaded forces from all Georgian territory,’ George Bush said.
Mikheil Saakashvili Calls once again International Community to Apply for All Means of Diplomacy to End Russia’s Aggression
Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia called once again the international community to apply for all means of diplomacy in order to end Russia’s aggression.
The president stated the following in the press conference for foreign media held today in the administration of the President. Mikheil Saakashvili updated journalist on current developments in Georgia.
The President of Georgia underlined the fact that Russian forces go on with marauding, robbery and burning houses in the territory of Georgia. The president of Georgia represented the figure of the international organization -Human Right Watch regarding these facts.
According to Saakashvili, the mentioned organization is in doubt about the information spread by Russian side regarding the death toll of civilians in Tskhinvali. According to Russian information, attacks in Tskhinvali left 2000 civilians dead.
Mikheil Saakashvili called foreign media to inform the international community regarding the situation in the country in order Georgia to be helped in proper time.
The president stated the following in the press conference for foreign media held today in the administration of the President. Mikheil Saakashvili updated journalist on current developments in Georgia.
The President of Georgia underlined the fact that Russian forces go on with marauding, robbery and burning houses in the territory of Georgia. The president of Georgia represented the figure of the international organization -Human Right Watch regarding these facts.
According to Saakashvili, the mentioned organization is in doubt about the information spread by Russian side regarding the death toll of civilians in Tskhinvali. According to Russian information, attacks in Tskhinvali left 2000 civilians dead.
Mikheil Saakashvili called foreign media to inform the international community regarding the situation in the country in order Georgia to be helped in proper time.
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 Leaves CIS, Commonwealth of Independent Countries
The President of Georgia reached a decision to leave CIS . Mikheil Saakashvili stated the following in the rally held today outside the Parliament of Georgia.
The President of Georgia called Ukraine and other CIS- member –countries to leave the organization.
‘Nobody can force Georgia to its knees. We reached several important decisions. We leave CIS and say farewell to Soviet Union. We call Ukraine and other CIS – member –countries to leave CIS.’- declared Mikheil Saakashvili.
As Mikheil Saakashvili stated, the Government of Georgia decided to declare south Ossetia and Abkhazia as occupied territory.
‘We decided to declare Russian army as occupation army, and south Ossetia and Abkhazia as - occupied.’ – The President of Georgia remarked.
The President of Georgia called Ukraine and other CIS- member –countries to leave the organization.
‘Nobody can force Georgia to its knees. We reached several important decisions. We leave CIS and say farewell to Soviet Union. We call Ukraine and other CIS – member –countries to leave CIS.’- declared Mikheil Saakashvili.
As Mikheil Saakashvili stated, the Government of Georgia decided to declare south Ossetia and Abkhazia as occupied territory.
‘We decided to declare Russian army as occupation army, and south Ossetia and Abkhazia as - occupied.’ – The President of Georgia remarked.
Russian president calls halt to Georgian war
MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- Russia's president has ordered an end to military operations against Georgia, the official Russian news agency Interfax reported Tuesday.
"I have reached a decision to halt the operation to force the Georgian authorities to peace," President Dmitry Medvedev said, according to Interfax.
The report also quoted Medvedev as saying that the "aggressor in South Ossetia has been punished and has incurred very significant losses."
Shortly before the announcement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told a press conference in Moscow Tuesday that it would only accept a cease-fire if Georgia withdrew from the disputed region of South Ossetia and agreed to renounce the use of force.
As Russian troops marched further into the country, capturing a strategic road and opening a second front in western Georgia after moving in from the breakaway region Abkhazia Tuesday, Lavrov said Moscow did not trust the country's leadership.
He said Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's "barbaric and brutal action" had undermined trust in Georgia.Russian Bombers Emerged above Gori even during Visit of Georgian President and Foreign Diplomats
Russian bombers have emerged above Gori when President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili along with the Foreign Ministers of France and Finland were observing bombed dwelling houses at first and the military hospital later.
Air-raid alarm was raised regarding the situation. The Georgian President and foreign diplomats immediately left the territory.
Air-raid alarm was raised regarding the situation. The Georgian President and foreign diplomats immediately left the territory.
Saakashvili Met with Foreign Ministers of Finland and France
Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia met with the Foreign Ministers of France and Finland – Bernard Kushner and Alexander Stubb. The president of Georgia stated once again that Russia commits military aggression against Georgia and Georgia is forced to defense.
‘We do not want a war with Russia. But Russian tanks are moving towards our capital city and fighter jets are bombing our country. Fire should be ceased immediately. ‘-declared Mikheil Saakashvili.
The President of Georgia evaluated Russia’ aggression against Georgia as the greatest surrealistic crisis ever.
The foreign Minister of France – Bernard Kushner declared that France and ESCO are ready to get involved in resolution of the conflict actively.
The foreign minister of Finland and the OSCE Chairman-in-Office – Alexander Stubb confirmed the readiness of ESCO and EU to participate in resolution process as well.
President Condoled with Families on loss of their Family Members
Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia condoled with families on loss of their families’ members who became victims of the latest developments in the country.
The Government of Georgia is doing everything to end the crisis: - remarked President of Georgia in live television address held today evening.
As Mikheil Saakashvili stated the current developments will go into history.
‘We knew that our country would face just examinations, as Georgia has chosen the way of real and free state. Our country did everything to prevent confrontation in Tskhinvali.’ – declared Mikheil Saakashvili.
As Saakashvili said he has been in Zugdidi today.
The Government of Georgia is doing everything to end the crisis: - remarked President of Georgia in live television address held today evening.
As Mikheil Saakashvili stated the current developments will go into history.
‘We knew that our country would face just examinations, as Georgia has chosen the way of real and free state. Our country did everything to prevent confrontation in Tskhinvali.’ – declared Mikheil Saakashvili.
As Saakashvili said he has been in Zugdidi today.
Russian Military Units Intend to Attack Zugdidi in Next Hours
Russian military units intend to commit attracts in direction of Zugdidi in next hours.
The chairman of Parliament of Georgia stated the following.
‘Unfortunately, we face the attempt of a large-scale occupation of Georgia. It is the attempt to repeat the year of 1921.We would not let it happen. We will unite and repel the attacks of Russia.’ – Declared Bakradze.
The chairman said that the situation is stable in the country, and added that the President of Georgia personally is in head of the defense of then country.
The chairman of Parliament of Georgia stated the following.
‘Unfortunately, we face the attempt of a large-scale occupation of Georgia. It is the attempt to repeat the year of 1921.We would not let it happen. We will unite and repel the attacks of Russia.’ – Declared Bakradze.
The chairman said that the situation is stable in the country, and added that the President of Georgia personally is in head of the defense of then country.
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