International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Press statement from President Charles Michel following his meeting with the President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Russo-Georgian War, Georgia (country)–Russia relations, Politics of Georgia, Foreign relations, Diplomacy, In Georgia, International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, International relations

We support your sovereignty and your territorial integrity in a region which, we know, is complex.

Key Points: 
  • We support your sovereignty and your territorial integrity in a region which, we know, is complex.
  • I would like my presence to be an opportunity to reaffirm this message of friendship and support on the part of the European Union.
  • However, as you have mentioned, my visit comes at a time of deepening political crisis in Georgia.
  • This is a cause of great concern for the EU and for me personally.

Remarks by President Charles Michel at a press conference with Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in Tbilisi

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Countries, Regions, Transcaucasia, Western Asia, Russo-Georgian War, Georgia (country)–Russia relations, Post-Soviet states, South Ossetia, GEORGIA, Occupied territories of Georgia, International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

The current political crisis and polarisation clearly risk undermining Georgia's hard-won young democracy in this complex region.

Key Points: 
  • The current political crisis and polarisation clearly risk undermining Georgia's hard-won young democracy in this complex region.
  • I have had good and frank discussions with you, Mr. Prime Minister, with the different colleagues and with the leaders of the opposition parties.
  • And the opposition should also step up to the challenges and engage constructively in the interests of Georgia.
  • Today, I also had the opportunity to visit the Administrative Boundary Line with the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia.