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EU does not recognize South Ossetia elections

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.

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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

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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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