MOSCOW, July 1. /TASS/. During the International Discussions held in Geneva the day before, Russia urged to take practical measures for the lasting security of the republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, legally guaranteeing the non-use of force between them and Georgia.
Such an approach would make a significant contribution to strengthening stability in the region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
During the 67th round of International Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia, (ISSST) which took place on June 30 - July 1 in Geneva, official representatives of Abkhazia, Georgia, South Ossetia, Russia and the United States confirmed their commitment to continue working in this format, which "provides a reliable negotiating framework for a permanent direct dialogue between Tbilisi with Sukhum and Tskhinvali on post-conflict restoration of relations between them."
"The Russian side has made an urgent appeal to take practical measures, in accordance with the existing mandate of the Discussions, to guarantee the lasting security of the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of South Ossetia. We are talking about the development of a legally binding agreement on the non-use of force between Georgia and the two sovereign republics. Its conclusion would not only give a tangible impetus to the negotiation process under the auspices of the MD3, but would also make a significant contribution to strengthening stability in the region as a whole," the Foreign Ministry said.
