Georgian territorial conflict solution among UN top 12 priorities for 2018
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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has defined 12 areas of concern, mentioning Georgia in terms of "removing the paralysis that has let European conflicts fester and freeze”.
Following his remarks at the informal meeting of the General Assembly in New York yesterday, Guterres said "having started two world wars, and taking into account the resources and capacities available to Europe, it is unjustifiable for conflicts in the region to persist”.
Resolving these situations requires pushing back the dangerous tide of nationalism, and revitalizing the relevant mediation initiatives — including the Normandy format and Trilateral Contact Group on Eastern Ukraine, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group on Nagorno-Karabakh, the Geneva international discussions related to Georgia and the "5+2” process on Transnistria. A concerted effort for solutions leading to long-term stability in the Western Balkans is also urgent”, Guterres said.
The UN Secretary General believes that all challenges demand an investment of time, money, energy, political capital and more.
Addressing the Member States to assume leadership, he said "everyone, everywhere, can do something to make our world more safe, sustainable and secure”.
About Geneva International Discussions
Since the Russia-Georgia war in August 2008, the Geneva International Discussions have been the only format of dialogue between Georgia and Russia. At the meeting, according to the August 12, 2008 Ceasefire Agreement, issues including non-use of force, creation of international security arrangements in breakaway Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region, and safe and dignified return of IDPs and refugees are discussed.
25 years ago on this day Georgia became a member of the United Nations (UN). Attending the UN Day reception today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili addressed the representatives of the diplomatic corps and international and non-governmental organisations.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirkashvili addressed the United Nations General Assembly members in New York, United States (US). This year marks the 25th anniversary of Georgia’s membership in the United Nations.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has met the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres within the framework of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, United States (US).
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has started bilateral meetings with world leaders within the upcoming 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, United States (US).
Georgia was elected as a member of the Executive Board of UN-WOMEN yesterday and will keep the position for three years, the Georgian Foreign Ministry announced today.
Voting was held during the United Nations Economic and Social Council meeting in New York and Georgia was elected to one of two vacant seats allocated for Eastern European countries.
Georgia is hosting the United Nations (UN) Permanent Representatives from Congo, Saint Vincent, Grenadines, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Benin, Namibia, Saint Lucia, and Zambia.
The 43rd round of the Geneva International Discussions - international talks launched to address the consequences of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war - took place in the end of March, this year. The participants agreed to hold the next round of talks in June 2018.
The UN General Assembly has once again adopted the Resolution on the Status of Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia, Georgia and the Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia” yesterday in New York City.
Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka Bakhtadze has left for the United States today to hold several official meetings at the White House.
Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka Bakhtadze has started his first official visit to the US by meeting with National Security Advisor to the US President John R. Bolton at the White House yesterday.
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze has met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini in New York yesterday. Georgian conflict issues and the government of Georgia peace initiative for the resolution of conflicts were key issues discussed during both of the meetings.
Georgia is hosting the United Nations Permanent Representatives from the Dominican Republic, Eswatini, Finland, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Senegal.
Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres have held a phone conversation today. David Zalkaliani provided Guterres with information on the situation in the Russia-occupied regions of Georgia. The latest developments along the occupation line have also been discussed including the illegal erection of a‘border’ and detentions.