New governmental working group focuses on Georgia’s conflict zones
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The Georgian Government has created a new inter-agency working group that will focus on the current developments in Georgia’s conflict zones.
The first meeting of the inter-agency group was held in the Government Administration today.
The group is led by Prime Ministrer Irakli Garibashvili and consists of Georgia's Minister of Defence, Foreign Minister, State Minister of Reconciliation and Civil Equality and other Government representatives.
The officials discussed the needs of the population living in Georgia's occupied territories Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia). The importance of reconciliations and restoration of confidence between the people was stressed.
In addition, the group members underlined the importance of the Geneva Talks and summarised the last round of negotiations.
Since 2008 the Geneva International Discussions (GID) have been the only format of dialogue between Georgia and Russia, where, according to the 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement, issues discussed included non-use of force, creation of international security arrangements in breakaway Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region, and safe and dignified return of IDPs and refugees.
A Georgian man has been detained in occupied Tskhinvali territory while attending his mother-in-law’s funeral at the village cemetery located near the de facto occupation line.
An elderly Georgian man has been detained and taken hostage in occupied Tskhinvali territory after allegedly crossing the administrative border while watching his grazing cattle.
A Georgian delegation led by First Deputy Foreign Minister David Dondua is in Switzerland where the 32nd round of the Geneva International Discussions convenes on June 30 and July 1.
A Georgian delegation led by First Deputy Foreign Minister David Dondua has departed for Switzerland where the 31st round of the Geneva International Discussions convene on March 17 and 18.
A middle-aged resident has been snatched by Russian guards for allegedly attempting to cross the so-called border between Georgia and breakaway Tskhinvali (South Ossetia).