Georgian PM: To our Abkhazian, Ossetian “brothers and sisters”, only together can we ensure lasting stability, reach our full potential as united nation
Garibashvili noted it was their “common adversary” who opposed the unity of Georgians, Abkhazians and Ossetians. Photo via Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili addressed Abkhazian and Ossetian “brothers and sisters” in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday and said only together with them Georgia could ensure lasting stability, attract increased investments and reach their full potential as a united nation.
Garibashvili noted it was their “common adversary” who opposed the unity of Georgians, Abkhazians and Ossetians.
We are an ingenious people, capable of incredible accomplishments, but only together can we ensure lasting stability, attract increased investments and reach our full potential as a united nation. We must not let this opportunity for a peaceful, stable and prosperous future together slip through our grasp”, the PM emphasised.
He also added that the progress that Georgia had made through the years clearly demonstrated the Government’s “efforts to create opportunities for all our citizens”, including those residing in the occupied territories of Georgia.
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