Georgia ‘continues military build-up’ on Abkhaz, South Ossetia borders
22:51 – 04.10.11
Georgia is boosting its military potential at its borders with
Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory
Karasin said on Tuesday, reported by the RIA Noovosti.
Speaking after a regular round of Geneva Discussions on security in
Transcaucasus, Karasin said there was “continuing activity of sabotage
and reconnaissance groups” in the breakaway republics, aimed at
“destabilizing the situation” in border areas.
Such activities, he said, undermine the confidence building process
between Georgia and its former republics.
He also added that the time had come for Georgia to recognize Abkhazia
and South Ossetia as independent countries and develop proper
relations with them.
Russia recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia in 2008, following a
five-day war with Georgia.
Five countries have recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia – Nicaragua,
Venezuela, Nauru and Russia. Vanuatu has also recognized Abkhazia’s
independence.
Tert.am
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