MIA of Georgia released the statement regarding the participation in the next round of Geneva talks planned today on November 18, 2008.
‘Recently Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has been falsely accusing Georgian side for abandoning Geneva discussions on October 15 and not planning to take part in the next round of negotiations on November 18, 2008. Such claims are absolutely groundless and represent yet another example of Soviet type propaganda aimed at misleading international community.
Georgia believes that the moderators have done an outstanding job in organizing the first round of the Geneva discussions. Existing format of the talks creates all the preconditions for successful conduct of the second and future rounds. Georgia stands ready to continue constructive engagement in the Geneva talks, as we have done on October 15.
It is not Georgia, but the Russian Federation, and its proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region, who are responsible for the suspension of the first round of Geneva talks. As is well known, Russian side boycotted the plenary session, which was attended by the representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE, as the moderators, and Georgia and United States of America, as participants. This was the format agreed among all parties. Moreover, Russian side and the proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region also boycotted the meetings of the working groups, where, as agreed in advance, the participants were to take part on an informal level to discuss the issues related to the security and stability in Abkhazia, Georgia, and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as well as the safe and dignified return of the IDPs to their places of residence.
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Georgia is ready to Participate in next round of Geneva talks Planned on November 18, 2008
MIA of Georgia released the statement regarding the participation in the next round of Geneva talks planned on November 18, 2008.
‘Recently Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has been falsely accusing Georgian side for abandoning Geneva discussions on October 15 and not planning to take part in the next round of negotiations on November 18, 2008. Such claims are absolutely groundless and represent yet another example of Soviet type propaganda aimed at misleading international community.
Georgia believes that the moderators have done an outstanding job in organizing the first round of the Geneva discussions. Existing format of the talks creates all the preconditions for successful conduct of the second and future rounds. Georgia stands ready to continue constructive engagement in the Geneva talks, as we have done on October 15.
It is not Georgia, but the Russian Federation, and its proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region, who are responsible for the suspension of the first round of Geneva talks. As it is well known, Russian side boycotted the plenary session which was attended by the representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE, as the moderators, and Georgia and United States of America, as participants. This was the format agreed among all parties. Moreover, Russian side and the proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region also boycotted the meetings of the working groups, where, as agreed in advance, the participants were to take part on an informal level to discuss the issues related to the security and stability in Abkhazia, Georgia, and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as well as the safe and dignified return of the IDPs to their places of residence. ‘ –The statement of the MIA of Georgia reads.
‘Recently Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has been falsely accusing Georgian side for abandoning Geneva discussions on October 15 and not planning to take part in the next round of negotiations on November 18, 2008. Such claims are absolutely groundless and represent yet another example of Soviet type propaganda aimed at misleading international community.
Georgia believes that the moderators have done an outstanding job in organizing the first round of the Geneva discussions. Existing format of the talks creates all the preconditions for successful conduct of the second and future rounds. Georgia stands ready to continue constructive engagement in the Geneva talks, as we have done on October 15.
It is not Georgia, but the Russian Federation, and its proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region, who are responsible for the suspension of the first round of Geneva talks. As it is well known, Russian side boycotted the plenary session which was attended by the representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE, as the moderators, and Georgia and United States of America, as participants. This was the format agreed among all parties. Moreover, Russian side and the proxy regimes of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region also boycotted the meetings of the working groups, where, as agreed in advance, the participants were to take part on an informal level to discuss the issues related to the security and stability in Abkhazia, Georgia, and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as well as the safe and dignified return of the IDPs to their places of residence. ‘ –The statement of the MIA of Georgia reads.
Sergey Lavrov Calls UIN to Take Measures to Avoid War Propaganda By Communication Media
Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation calls the UN to take measures in order to avoid war propaganda by communication media.
The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation made the following statement in his speech held at the UN General Assembly on September 27.The news agency Lenta.ru reports regarding this.
‘It is necessary if we want that the truth not to become the first victim of the war again.’ – Sergey Lavrov stated.
Sergey Lavrov underlined that is necessary the charter of the declaration of 1970 to be defended. The charter says: ‘The state is obliged to refrain from propaganda of aggressive military actions.’
Sergey Lavrov remarked the inadequate realization of the reality hamper to resolve the conflict and helps to return the bad practice of ‘Cold War ‘.
The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation made the following statement in his speech held at the UN General Assembly on September 27.The news agency Lenta.ru reports regarding this.
‘It is necessary if we want that the truth not to become the first victim of the war again.’ – Sergey Lavrov stated.
Sergey Lavrov underlined that is necessary the charter of the declaration of 1970 to be defended. The charter says: ‘The state is obliged to refrain from propaganda of aggressive military actions.’
Sergey Lavrov remarked the inadequate realization of the reality hamper to resolve the conflict and helps to return the bad practice of ‘Cold War ‘.
63rd Session of UN Assembly to Begin in NY
The 63rd session of UN General Assembly began in UN headquarter in New York.More than 120 heads of states and governments will make the speeches at the session. The global issues such as peace and security, combating terrorism, protection of human rights and environment, social and economic development will be discussed at the session. Traditionally general political discussions will be held within the framework of the session.Besides, the issues of UN Security Council’s reforms, activation of General Assembly and AIDS will be discussed.Commons political discussions will begin on September 23 and last till October 1.By the information of UN press service the presidents of Georgia, Brazil, USA, France, Serbia, Argentina, Gabon, Lithuania and Iran will address the opening session of the UN General Assembly. ‘Ukrainian President will be the first from the CIS who will make a speech on September 24. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will make his speech on September 29’, reports the UN press service.
Matthew Bryza – Military Aggression Carried out in Georgia may only Exceed Georgian Integration in NATO
Military aggression carried out in Georgia may only exceed Georgian integration in NATO; this was declared by US Deputy Secretary State Matthew Bryza after the meeting with the ambassadors of NATO and OSCE.
The meeting at ‘Courtyard Marriot’, which was attended by Jap de Hoop Scheffer, was finished several minutes ago.
Russia continues abrogating the six-point agreement, which was reached by the mediation of the President Sarkozy. Russia violates international law terms, namely the resolution of UN’, mentioned US representative of State Department.
According to Bryza, he has already managed to speak with the ambassadors of NATO, who mention that the constructive negotiations are way and significant goals are achieved.
The meeting at ‘Courtyard Marriot’, which was attended by Jap de Hoop Scheffer, was finished several minutes ago.
Russia continues abrogating the six-point agreement, which was reached by the mediation of the President Sarkozy. Russia violates international law terms, namely the resolution of UN’, mentioned US representative of State Department.
According to Bryza, he has already managed to speak with the ambassadors of NATO, who mention that the constructive negotiations are way and significant goals are achieved.
UN to Discuss Possibility of Peace Mission in Abkhazia and
UN discusses the possibility of peace mission in south Ossetia and Abkhazia.
According to RIA Novosti, this was declared to the journalists by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
‘We learn the possibilities of using peace mission and other mechanisms for Abkhazia and South Ossetia. I have almost everyday contact with the world’s leaders regarding the issue of arranging Georgian-Abkhazian and Georgian – Ossetian conflicts’, mentioned UN Secretary General.
As he says, ‘UN has intention to send special mission to Georgia and South Ossetia, which will learn the humanitarian situation after the war’.
The Secretary General hasn’t defined the terms but mentioned that the negotiations are under way about the mission’s format.
According to RIA Novosti, this was declared to the journalists by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
‘We learn the possibilities of using peace mission and other mechanisms for Abkhazia and South Ossetia. I have almost everyday contact with the world’s leaders regarding the issue of arranging Georgian-Abkhazian and Georgian – Ossetian conflicts’, mentioned UN Secretary General.
As he says, ‘UN has intention to send special mission to Georgia and South Ossetia, which will learn the humanitarian situation after the war’.
The Secretary General hasn’t defined the terms but mentioned that the negotiations are under way about the mission’s format.
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.
Ban Ki-moon – UN Unconditionally Supports Georgia’s Territorial Integrity, which Must Be Respected by All States
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia releases information concerning the meeting held between Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations Irakli Alasania and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on August 16.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the focus of discussions was Russia’s military intervention in Georgia.
The UN Secretary General reaffirmed his unconditional support for Georgia’s territorial integrity, which must be respected by all states. He also stated that the Russian troops must immediately withdraw from the territory of Georgia and avoid creating obstacles to providing humanitarian aid.
In addition, the UN Secretary General confirmed the readiness of the United Nations to take part in international discussions on the issues of security and stability in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He referred to a meeting of the UN agencies and donors scheduled for 17 August, which will discuss concrete details of assistance.
During his talks with the Secretary General, Mr. Alasania noted that despite the Russian President’s signing of a ceasefire agreement, the situation on the ground remains extremely tense. Occupation troops exploded a railway bridge in Kaspi and still remain in control of a number of Georgian cities.
Mr. Alasania also underlined the importance of the international community not allowing the Russian Federation to legalize the results of the occupation and the necessity of including the issue of Georgia’s territorial integrity in the Council’s resolution.
Moreover, the same day Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations Irakli Alasania met with Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the United Nations Jean-Maurice Ripert. The sides discussed the recent development of events in Georgia with a focus on resolution of the conflicts on the territory of Georgia.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the focus of discussions was Russia’s military intervention in Georgia.
The UN Secretary General reaffirmed his unconditional support for Georgia’s territorial integrity, which must be respected by all states. He also stated that the Russian troops must immediately withdraw from the territory of Georgia and avoid creating obstacles to providing humanitarian aid.
In addition, the UN Secretary General confirmed the readiness of the United Nations to take part in international discussions on the issues of security and stability in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He referred to a meeting of the UN agencies and donors scheduled for 17 August, which will discuss concrete details of assistance.
During his talks with the Secretary General, Mr. Alasania noted that despite the Russian President’s signing of a ceasefire agreement, the situation on the ground remains extremely tense. Occupation troops exploded a railway bridge in Kaspi and still remain in control of a number of Georgian cities.
Mr. Alasania also underlined the importance of the international community not allowing the Russian Federation to legalize the results of the occupation and the necessity of including the issue of Georgia’s territorial integrity in the Council’s resolution.
Moreover, the same day Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations Irakli Alasania met with Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the United Nations Jean-Maurice Ripert. The sides discussed the recent development of events in Georgia with a focus on resolution of the conflicts on the territory of Georgia.
Russian Peacekeepers and Georgia Side Agreed on Non-Using of Military Aviation
Sergey Chaban –the Commander of CIS Peacekeeping Forces in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone and Zaza Gorozia, Governor of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region concluded an agreement at the meeting in Chuburkhinji.
The agreement implies non-using of military aviation by Russian forces in the territory of Georgia.
Though, Chaban has remarked that the agreement does not implicate the territory of Tskhinvali.
Russian peacekeepers will control 12 km zone according to mandate. Besides, according to the agreement, representatives of the UN, Russian and Georgian peacekeepers will patrol together in Zugdidi region, namely in 12 km safe zone.
The agreement implies non-using of military aviation by Russian forces in the territory of Georgia.
Though, Chaban has remarked that the agreement does not implicate the territory of Tskhinvali.
Russian peacekeepers will control 12 km zone according to mandate. Besides, according to the agreement, representatives of the UN, Russian and Georgian peacekeepers will patrol together in Zugdidi region, namely in 12 km safe zone.
Vitaly Churkin – We Suppress Georgia’s Aggression towards South Ossetia, which also Implies Destruction of Georgians’ Military Infrastructures
According to Ambassador of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin, Russia is a peacekeeper for 60 years. Such an answer was given by Churkin to the following question of a journalist of CNN ‘Why Russia is struggling against Georgia, when it should play the role of a mediator?’
According to Churkin, 50 peacekeepers were killed and 150 – injured during the conflict taken place in these days.
‘Georgia is violating peace pact and struggles against peacekeeping forces. We haven’t loose our temper, but merely we are defending our citizens’, he noted.
‘We are suppressing Georgia’s aggression towards South Ossetia, which also implies destruction of military infrastructures of the Georgians’, Vitali Churkin stated.
Russian aviation has attacked the capital of Georgia this time. As a result of bombing taking place this morning, at about 6.00pm, a take-off runway of ‘Tbilaviamsheni’ Airdrome has been bombed.
Giorgi Zhorzholiani, a representative of military-political magazine ‘Arsenal’, having come to the site of accident reported InterpressNews regarding this. As he stated, according to preliminary information, bombing was performed from one bomber, which dropped 500-kg several shells.
As a result of bombing, minor injuries have been inflicted to the officers of security service of the territory.
The fact of bombing has been already confirmed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia. No information regarding casualties has been released until yet.
According to Churkin, 50 peacekeepers were killed and 150 – injured during the conflict taken place in these days.
‘Georgia is violating peace pact and struggles against peacekeeping forces. We haven’t loose our temper, but merely we are defending our citizens’, he noted.
‘We are suppressing Georgia’s aggression towards South Ossetia, which also implies destruction of military infrastructures of the Georgians’, Vitali Churkin stated.
Russian aviation has attacked the capital of Georgia this time. As a result of bombing taking place this morning, at about 6.00pm, a take-off runway of ‘Tbilaviamsheni’ Airdrome has been bombed.
Giorgi Zhorzholiani, a representative of military-political magazine ‘Arsenal’, having come to the site of accident reported InterpressNews regarding this. As he stated, according to preliminary information, bombing was performed from one bomber, which dropped 500-kg several shells.
As a result of bombing, minor injuries have been inflicted to the officers of security service of the territory.
The fact of bombing has been already confirmed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia. No information regarding casualties has been released until yet.
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