Estonia, Ukraine denounce illegal elections, referendum in occupied Tskhinvali
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Estonia and Ukraine have announced today they do not recognise the so-called Presidential elections and referendum on amending the name of the Russian-occupied Georgian region of Tskhinvali ( South Ossetia) that took place on April 9.
"Estonia finds these actions illegal and does not recognise the outcome of the elections. So-called elections and referendum undermine efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and therefore damage security and stability in the region,” the Estonian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
It added that Estonia reaffirms its resolute support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders.
"South-Ossetia and Abkhazia are integral parts of Georgia”, the statement claimed.
Estonia condemns so-called elections and referendum in Georgia’s occupied region South Ossetia: https://t.co/AjiUCkDoZL@MFAgovgepic.twitter.com/hsexlaLnPq
— Estonian MFA (@MFAestonia) April 10, 2017
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry also released a statement saying such illegal actions are "a flagrant violation of international law” and "an integral part of neo-imperial policy” of Russia aimed at destabilisation and conquest of an European country.
"Ukraine confirms its commitment to support political sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, and does not recognise the useless results of these events as well as any other misconduct by Kremlin”, the statement read.
On April 9 Tskhinvali region held so-called elections to elect a "president” of the breakaway region. A so-called referendum was also held the same day, asking people whether or not they want to change the name of the region to – "Republic of South Ossetia — State of Alania”.
This name will be similar to one of the federal subjects of the Russian Federation.
Tbilisi says these are "provocative acts” that only aim to annex the historically Georgian region.
The global community supports the position Tbilisi has and says that these so-called elections and referendum are illegal and have no legal effect.
NATO does not recognise the so-called presidential elections nor the so-called referendum held in the Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia) of Georgia this Sunday. NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu released a statement denouncing the illegal elections and referendum this afternoon.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania has announced that it does not recognise the so-called presidential elections and the referendum on changing the name of Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia) that took place yesterday.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili says that any so-called elections or referendum in the occupied territories of Georgia are illegal and cannot have any legal effect.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia condemns the so-called presidential elections and referendum that are being held today in occupied Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia), Georgia.
After a four-year pause the mixed Georgian-Ukrainian Intergovernmental Commission for economic cooperation has resumed its work.
Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser is on an official visit to Tbilisi to meet with Georgian leaders and discuss the integration of Georgia into the EU and NATO and the upcoming Estonian Presidency of the EU Council.
Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser considers it important to maintain the attention of the international community on the occupied territories of Georgia.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili is paying a working visit to Estonia.