EU does not recognize elections in region of South Ossetia in Georgia as legitimate, said press-service of EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Monday. “European Union does not recognise the constitutional and legal framework within which these elections have taken place” – said in the statement.
Read More »Georgian delegation to visit Gakh region of Azerbaijan
The Georgian MPs and State Minister on Diaspora Affairs in connection with the 20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan on Friday will go to Gakh region of Azerbaijan, where are living ethnic Georgians.
Read More »Georgian FM and EU Special Representative discuss Geneva issues
Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Grigol Vashadze met with the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Philippe Lefort at the Ministry. The two discussed important issues from the agenda of the Geneva negotiations and in particular the situation in the occupied territories …
Read More »Greece is ready to extend assitance to Armenia on Association Agreement with the EU
President of the Economic and Social Council (E.S.C.) of Greece said that Greece is ready to extend assistance to
Read More »Macedonia drops visas for Russia
Macedonia has lifted visas for Russian citizens regarding a stay of 90 days within six months. According to the Russian ambassador to Skopje Oleg Shcherbak the move will improve business and humanitarian contacts. At the same time the issue of removing visas for Macedonians staying in Russia was raised.
Read More »Georgian FM discussed regional situation with UN Representative
Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze and UN Special Representative in Geneva talks Antti Turunen discussed today the situation in the Georgian separatist regions and cooperation within
Read More »Georgian-US exercises are not directed against anyone
The Georgian-U.S exercises being held on the Vaziani military base are not aimed against anyone, Georgian Deputy Defence Minister Nodar Kharshiladze said. This announcement was made after a statement made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who called the exercises in Vaziani a “‘provocation”. Kharshiladze said that “it is our …
Read More »Armenian FM to visit Georgia tomorrow
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will visit Georgia on March 17. This announcement was released by the Armenian Press and Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Durign his visit to Tbilisi, Nalbandian is expected to meet with Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze and to discuss bilateral relations.
Read More »German FM will visit Tbilsi today
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will visit Tbilisi on March 15 within his tour to three South Caucasus countries, where he will discuss issues of cooperation with the EU, regional conflicts, bilateral
Read More »US senator makes lobby for Bosnia, Georgia, Macedonia, and Montenegro NATO accession
U.S. Republican Senator Richard Lugar has introduced the NATO Enlargement Bill, calling on President Obama to provide “a clear roadmap” for the accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, and Montenegro to NATO at the Chicago summit in late May.
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