The European Union released a statement declaring its continued support for Georgia’s ‘independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders’.
“The EU condemns Russian occupation and enduring military interventions in the Tskhinvali and Abkhazia breakaway regions, harshly violating international laws and obligations of the 2008 six-point agreement. As a result of such infringements, local communities, and individuals are heavily affected by the ongoing conflict, violated border policies, and illegal detentions.
“We remain fully committed to peaceful conflict resolution, including through the European Union’s engagement as co-chair in the Geneva International Discussions (GID), the work of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, and the continued presence of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM Georgia) on the ground. We call on all GID participants to engage constructively in the discussions to achieve the full implementation of the 12 August 2008 six-point agreement,” the statement declares.
