Japan denounces Syria recognition of independence of Abkhazia, South Ossetia
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"It is Japan’s consistent position that the peaceful resolution of the issue concerning Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia in line with the principles of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders is essential for peace and stability of the country and the entire South Caucasus region,” reads a press release published by Japan’s embassy to Georgia based in Tbilisi today.
This position is by no means affected by the ‘establishment of diplomatic relations’ by Syria with Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia and Abkhazia, which are parts of Georgia’s territory. Japan opposes any attempt to change Georgia’s internationally recognized borders.”
Earlier this week NATO, EU, the United States and other countries already condemned the decision of Syria and emphasised Russia’s role in the illegal step.
Georgia has started procedures to cut diplomatic relations with the Syrian Arab Republic.
The decision came after Syria officially recognised the independence of occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions on May 29, 2018.
Syria is the fifth after Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Nauru which recognised the Georgian breakaway territories as independent republics in the wake of the Russia-Georgia 2008 war.
The rest of the international community is unanimous in the view that Abkhazia and South Ossetia are integral parts of Georgia.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hami Aksoy has condemned the recognition of the Georgian occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) as independent republics and evaluated the case as a blatant violation of international law.
the British Government reiterates its "full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia” and to UN Security Council Resolution 1808 which reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders.
The European Union and European countries and leaders have strongly condemned the recognition of Georgian occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) as independent republics by the Syrian government. The official statement of the EU reads that the decision of the Syrian regime violates international law and the principle of territorial integrity
Georgia has started procedures to cut diplomatic relations with the Syrian Arab Republic, announces the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. The decision came after Syria officially recognised the independence of occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions today.
The co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for the monitoring of Georgia, Kerstin Lundgren (Sweden, ALDE) and Titus Corlatean (Romania, SOC), strongly condemned the recognition by the Syrian authorities of the Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Global Affairs Canada issued the statement today regarding Syria’s recognition of Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia currently occupied by Russia.
Portugal supports Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.