Press Releases: Statement on Georgian Territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Press Releases: Statement on Georgian Territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Press Statement

Heather Nauert
Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 30, 2018

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The United States strongly condemns the Syrian regime’s intention to establish diplomatic relations with the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These regions are part of Georgia. The United States’ position on Abkhazia and South Ossetia is unwavering. We fully support Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and call on all states to be mindful of their obligations under the UN Charter and do the same. And once again, the United States urges Russia to withdraw its forces to pre-war positions per the 2008 ceasefire agreement.

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Published May 30, 2018 at 12:43PM
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