NATO resolution denounces Russia’s actions in Georgia
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NATO has denounced Russia’s attempts to intimidate its neighbouring countries who aspire to have closer ties with the Alliance, including Georgia.
The NATO committee on the civil dimension of security adopted a resolution "regarding the stability and security in the Black Sea region” yesterday within the 63rd annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), which is taking place at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest.
Wrap up of the #NATOPA 63rd Annual Session #natopabucharest Conclusions of our Session: https://t.co/I1eDfi1RCX@paoloalli#AlliedStrongpic.twitter.com/B6SS0i4Kxe
— NATO PA (@natopapress) October 9, 2017
Special Rapporteur Ulla Schmidt (Germany) presented the draft resolution, and said that the stability of the Black Sea region is huge and the resolution is based on the report and discussions that were carried out in order to confront challenges.
The resolution says that NATO PA supports Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration, denounces the occupation and militarisation of the Georgian territories by Russia and condemns the human right violations in Georgia’s Russian occupied regions. It also blames Russia for intimidating and attempting to destabilise NATO aspirant countries.
The document recognises Georgia’s progress and democratic reforms and reconfirms commitment to the 2008 Bucharest Summit decision that says that Georgia will eventually become a NATO member.
The resolution calls upon the governments of the Black Sea region states to boost strategic discussions regarding Black Sea security.
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