Foreign Minister on UN resolution: Georgian diplomats did the impossible
Foreign Minister on UN resolution: Georgian diplomats did the impossible

“Georgia has never had this kind of support, ” said Georgian Foreign Minister Davit Zalkaliani regarding the UNGA resolution.

The Minister pointed out that despite the pandemic restrictions, Georgia was able to do its best and once again gained support for a paramount resolution.

“This resolution deserved unprecedented support — 84 in favor, 13 against, and 78 abstentions. The number of opponents has also decreased significantly. It dropped from 15 to 13 this year.

The resolution reiterated the right of return of all displaced persons and refugees to Georgia’s Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia,” stated Georgian FM.

“While the UN suspended work amid pandemic, Georgian diplomats did the impossible and used all the mechanisms to the fullest,” added Zalkaliani.

On September 3, 2020, the UN General Assembly within its 74th session has adopted the Resolution on „Status of Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia, Georgia and the Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia” that was initiated by Georgia and 53 sponsoring states.

The General Assembly has been adopting the Resolution consecutively since 2008, reaffirming the fundamental rights of forcefully displaced persons, first and foremost their right of voluntary, safe and dignified return to their homes, noted Georgian Foreign Ministry (MFA).

On September 4, 2020, the Nordic and Baltic States have joined the statement on the adoption of UNGA resolution and “take this opportunity to reaffirm their strong support to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders.”