David Zalkaliani: We call upon Russian Federation to comply with its international obligations

Georgia will raise the issue of closure of the occupation line in Abkhazia region at the next round of the Geneva International Discussions. The Georgian delegation will call on the Russian Federation to adopt a constructive approach and stop actions that restrict fundamental human rights and further aggravate the already difficult humanitarian situation on the ground. This comment was made by Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani. According to the Foreign Minister, the Georgian side has already taken respective steps, activated the hotline and provided information to the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions and the partners.

“We find this situation as unacceptable to us, the right to free movement is being restricted. We will call upon the Russian Federation within the framework of the next round of the Geneva International Discussions to act constructively and allow people to move freely, which they need, first of all, for humanitarian purposes. I refer to the fundamental right to freedom of movement” – David Zalakliani said commenting on the closure of the Enguri Bridge by the

occupation regime.

According to the Minister, despite Russia’s actions, the Georgian Government continues to pursue unwaveringly its peaceful conflict resolution policy.