The News in Brief
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Abkhazia's De Facto Foreign Minister Commends Georgian Authorities; Urges Against Conflict
Abkhazia's de facto foreign minister, Inal Ardzinba, praised the Georgian authorities and expressed relief that the Georgian government appears 'rational'.
Ardzinba stated that "nobody wants war", and asserted that aggression against Abkhazia is perceived as aggression against Russia. He believes Georgia will refrain from such actions.
"We, Abkhazians, ask ourselves why they haven't signed the agreement. Does Georgia really want to fight? Or do the Americans want to open a second front? We understand, one way or another, there have been reports that the Americans are going to open a second front, but, thank God, the Georgian government is reasonable; no one needs war, including Georgia itself. Because today, according to the legal framework, aggression against the Republic of Abkhazia is aggression against the Russian Federation. Therefore, I am sure that Georgia will not do this," Ardzinba said.
Defense Minister Irakli Chikovani Meets with Ambassadors of China and Poland to Georgia
The Minister of Defense of Georgia Irakli Chikovani held an introductory meeting with Zhou Qian, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Georgia.
According to the Ministry of Defense, Irakli Chikovani thanked the Chinese ambassador for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.
The conversation reportedly touched upon the strategic relations between the countries and China's decision to establish a visa-free regime, as well as the importance of deepening cooperation.
Chikovani also met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Georgia, Mariusz Maszkiewicz.
"The parties discussed the successful cooperation between Georgia and Poland in the field of defense and future plans. The Minister of Defense also spoke with the Polish diplomat about Poland's contribution to the implementation of initiatives outlined in the NATO-Georgia Substantial Package (SNGP) and to the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM).
Cooperation in military education, joint participation in multinational exercises, and collaboration in the military-industrial field were also noted," the statement reads.
Abkhazia's De Facto Foreign Minister Commends Georgian Authorities; Urges Against Conflict
Ardzinba stated that "nobody wants war", and asserted that aggression against Abkhazia is perceived as aggression against Russia. He believes Georgia will refrain from such actions.
"We, Abkhazians, ask ourselves why they haven't signed the agreement. Does Georgia really want to fight? Or do the Americans want to open a second front? We understand, one way or another, there have been reports that the Americans are going to open a second front, but, thank God, the Georgian government is reasonable; no one needs war, including Georgia itself. Because today, according to the legal framework, aggression against the Republic of Abkhazia is aggression against the Russian Federation. Therefore, I am sure that Georgia will not do this," Ardzinba said.
Defense Minister Irakli Chikovani Meets with Ambassadors of China and Poland to Georgia
According to the Ministry of Defense, Irakli Chikovani thanked the Chinese ambassador for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.
The conversation reportedly touched upon the strategic relations between the countries and China's decision to establish a visa-free regime, as well as the importance of deepening cooperation.
"The parties discussed the successful cooperation between Georgia and Poland in the field of defense and future plans. The Minister of Defense also spoke with the Polish diplomat about Poland's contribution to the implementation of initiatives outlined in the NATO-Georgia Substantial Package (SNGP) and to the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM).
Cooperation in military education, joint participation in multinational exercises, and collaboration in the military-industrial field were also noted," the statement reads.