The News in Brief
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
President Salome Zourabichvili Calls for International Response Amid Russian Elections in Occupied Georgian Territories
President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili condemned the elections conducted by Russia in the occupied territories of Georgia and noted that she raised this issue today during her meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
"It is completely unacceptable and illegal to hold the presidential elections of the Russian Federation in the occupied regions of Georgia. This once again grossly violates Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and completely contradicts international norms.
Today, as Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region remain occupied, I appeal to the international community to respond appropriately to these illegal actions of the Russian Federation, which undermine the country's sovereignty.
The President of Georgia raised this issue with Jens Stoltenberg today during the meeting held at the Orbeliani Palace and condemned it once again," reads the statement issued by the President's administration.
President Salome Zourabichvili Hosts NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Orbeliani Palace
President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili hosted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Orbeliani Palace, discussing Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration progress. They also touched on the war in Ukraine, Russia's aggression, and the need for international solidarity with Ukraine.
"Additionally, amidst heightened regional threats due to the conflict in Ukraine and Russia's aggressive actions, the parties underscored the importance of Black Sea security.
The NATO Secretary General reiterated his steadfast support for Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty during the meeting with the President.
The discussion during the meeting also addressed the holding of Russian Federation presidential elections in Georgia's occupied regions. The President emphasized that such actions grossly violate Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, flagrantly disregarding international norms.
Furthermore, the President highlighted the situation in the occupied territories, including the Bichvinta country houses, the military-naval fleet in Ochamchire, and Sokhumi airport," the information reads.
President Salome Zourabichvili Calls for International Response Amid Russian Elections in Occupied Georgian Territories
"It is completely unacceptable and illegal to hold the presidential elections of the Russian Federation in the occupied regions of Georgia. This once again grossly violates Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and completely contradicts international norms.
Today, as Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region remain occupied, I appeal to the international community to respond appropriately to these illegal actions of the Russian Federation, which undermine the country's sovereignty.
The President of Georgia raised this issue with Jens Stoltenberg today during the meeting held at the Orbeliani Palace and condemned it once again," reads the statement issued by the President's administration.
President Salome Zourabichvili Hosts NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Orbeliani Palace
"Additionally, amidst heightened regional threats due to the conflict in Ukraine and Russia's aggressive actions, the parties underscored the importance of Black Sea security.
The NATO Secretary General reiterated his steadfast support for Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty during the meeting with the President.
The discussion during the meeting also addressed the holding of Russian Federation presidential elections in Georgia's occupied regions. The President emphasized that such actions grossly violate Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, flagrantly disregarding international norms.
Furthermore, the President highlighted the situation in the occupied territories, including the Bichvinta country houses, the military-naval fleet in Ochamchire, and Sokhumi airport," the information reads.