EU reiterates “unwavering support” for Georgia’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity

The European Union on Thursday reiterated its “unwavering support” for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders on the anniversary year of Russia’s full-scale military aggression against the country.

The statement stressed the bloc was condemning Russia’s “continued” military presence in the occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) regions in violation of both international law and Russia’s commitments under the August 12, 2008 six-point agreement that ended the five-day war between the two states.

The human rights of conflict-affected communities in Georgia continue to be violated, including through “borderisation”, the statement said.

The EU noted it would continue to provide “all relevant support” to Georgia in addressing the challenges it was also facing as a consequence of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and to strengthen its “resilience” in the face of destabilising activities by Russia.

We remain fully committed to peaceful conflict resolution, including through the European Union’s engagement as co-chair in the Geneva International Discussions, 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 on the ground”, the document stated.

The bloc called on all Geneva International Discussions participants to engage “constructively” in the discussions to achieve the full implementation of the 2008 six-point agreement.