Japan concerned by death of Georgian citizen in occupied Tskhinvali

The Embassy of Japan to Georgia has stated  that they are "deeply concerned” by the death of Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili in the country’s occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region on February 23. 

We express our condolences to Mr. Tatunashvili's family. We hope a thorough investigation of the case will be conducted so that such a tragedy will never be repeated and [we hope for] the early return of other detainees to their homes,” the embassy wrote. 

The embassy statement also reads that it is Japan's consistent position that peaceful resolution of conflicts in Georgia is essential for the peace and stability of the country and the entire South Caucasus region.