Global Affairs Canada issued the statement today regarding Syria’s recognition of Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia currently occupied by Russia.
"Canada strongly condemns the Syrian regime’s recognition of the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in Georgia. Russia’s occupation of these regions is a clear violation of international law that infringes on Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Syria’s actions challenge the rules-based international order and compromise the chances of achieving a peaceful resolution of this conflict,” reads the statement by Global Affairs Canada.
According to the statement, Canada "unreservedly supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders” and calls on Russia to abide by its obligations under the Ceasefire Agreement of August 12, 2008, and the Agreement on Implementing Measures of September 8, 2008.
"All states must respect their international obligations under the UN Charter,” reads the statement.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Syria released an official statement recognising the occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions as independent on May 29.
Georgia has responded with measures to cut diplomatic relations with the Syrian Arab Republic.