EU Delegation vows support for Georgia’s territorial integrity amid illegal land transfer to Russia in occupied Abkhazia
The de facto parliament in Abkhazia on Wednesday ratified the transfer to Russia of the Bichvinta holiday retreat. Photo: European Commission
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The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia on Friday reaffirmed its support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following the illegal move by de facto authorities in the country’s occupied north-western Abkhazia region to transfer land to Russia this week.
“Any decision undermining territorial integrity of Georgia, such as an attempt to transfer land in the occupied breakaway region of Abkhazia to Russia is illegal, null and void”, the diplomatic office said in a social media message.
EU fully supports territorial integrity & sovereignty of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders. Any decision undermining territorial integrity of Georgia, such as attempt to transfer land in occupied breakaway region of Abkhazia to Russia is illegal, null & void.
— EU Delegation Georgia ???????? (@EUinGeorgia) December 29, 2023
The de facto parliament in Abkhazia on Wednesday ratified the transfer to Russia of the Bichvinta holiday retreat.
The transfer grants ownership on all construction on the territory of the resort area to the Russian Federal Protection Service, with the surrounding 186-hectare land transferred to Russia on a 49-year lease.