MFA Georgia: Russia Disrupted the 51st Round of the Geneva Talks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia states that the 51st round of the Geneva International Talks scheduled for October 6-7 was disrupted by the representatives of the Russian Federation.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia expresses its concern over the disruption of the 51st Round of the Geneva International Discussions by representatives of the Russian Federation. It is noteworthy that considering the aggravated security and humanitarian situation in Georgia’s occupied territories, according to the decision by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, the 51st Round was planned and agreed to be held on 6-7 October this year in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Such moves undermine the entire peace process, and impede the Georgian Government’s and international community’s efforts to solve the problems of the conflict-affected population.
 
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia calls upon the Russian Federation to return to the negotiations, and fulfill its international obligations, including the EU-mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement.
 
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs appeals to the international organizations co-chairing the Geneva International Discussions – the EU, UN and OSCE to take effective measures in order to ensure the resumption of the negotiations within the Geneva format and facilitate achieving tangible progress in the process of peaceful resolution of the Russia-Georgia conflict," reads the statement.  

By Ana Dumbadze