Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement following the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions, saying the Georgian delegation expressed serious concern over the so-called agreement signed between Russia and the Tskhinvali occupation regime on May 9, 2026, on deepening allied cooperation.
Ministry says the Georgian delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsalia, participated in the negotiations held on June 30–July 1.
During the discussions, Tbilisi condemned the agreement and what it described as its rapid implementation, stating that such so-called agreements are legally null and void, constitute a gross violation of international law, and undermine constructive dialogue.
The Georgian delegation focused on what it described as the core issues of the Geneva International Discussions, including Russia’s full implementation of its obligations under the August 12, 2008, EU-mediated ceasefire agreement and the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to their homes in the occupied territories.
Ministry says the Georgian side also raised concerns over the security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in the occupied regions, as well as what it described as the destructive actions of the Russian occupation regimes.
The delegation emphasized the importance of restoring the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Gali without preconditions and ensuring that meetings of the mechanism are held regularly in both Gali and Ergneti in line with its fundamental principles.
The Foreign Ministry also stated that representatives of Russia and the occupation regimes once again left the negotiating table during discussions on one of the key agenda items—the return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their homes in the occupied territories.
Ministry says the Geneva International Discussions were established under the August 12, 2008, ceasefire agreement mediated by the European Union and focus on the implementation of the ceasefire, the safe and dignified return of IDPs and refugees, and the security and humanitarian issues resulting from Russia’s occupation of Georgia’s territories.
The 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions is scheduled to take place on November 10–11, 2026.
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