Georgian PM: peaceful restoration of territorial integrity “realistic”
In his remarks over the matter, Kobakhidze noted the topic of restoration of territorial integrity was “difficult to discuss publicly” as there were “many nuances”, and much would depend on changes in regional and global situations. Photo: Georgian Dream Press Office
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday claimed it was “absolutely realistic” to restore the country's territorial integrity “in a peaceful manner”.
In his remarks over the matter, Kobakhidze noted the topic of restoration of territorial integrity was “difficult to discuss publicly” as there were “many nuances”, and much would depend on changes in regional and global situations.
But there are all the resources for positive trends to be identified”, the PM said.
He further recalled a large-scale dissident movement in the Soviet Union in 1988 by noting that “no one believed the Soviet Union could collapse, but in late 1991 it happened”.
Much will depend on similar processes. I believe that peaceful restoration of Georgia’s territorial integrity is absolutely realistic. Our entire effort should be focused on achieving these two national goals - overcoming poverty and restoring territorial integrity”, he continued.
Kobakhidze further added that the key factors for ensuring this outcome included “pragmatic policy, consistency, maintaining peace, and showing patience”, and pointed out that “in that case, everything is absolutely possible”.