EU High Representative Borrell visits occupation line

The EUMM said Borrell's visit highlighted the 15 years of the EU Monitoring Mission’s presence on the ground and its “pivotal role in ensuring stability and reducing tensions”. Photo: eumm.eu

Agenda.ge, 09 Sep 2023 - 13:22, Tbilisi,Georgia

Josep Borrell, the European Union High Representative on Friday visited the administrative line separating the Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region from the rest of the country, to hear from the European Union monitoring mission about developments in the area.

The EUMM said Borrell's visit highlighted the 15 years of the EU Monitoring Mission’s presence on the ground and its “pivotal role in ensuring stability and reducing tensions”.

Photo: eumm.eu

It said the visiting official joined the EUMM patrol to the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line near Khurvaleti village and witnessed an “adverse impact” of borderization on the freedom of movement of the locals, including fences, barbed wires and watchtowers.