Jens Stoltenberg: We call on Russia to end its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, because these regions are part of Georgia
Jens Stoltenberg: We call on Russia to end its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, because these regions are part of Georgia

We call on Russia to end its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, because these regions are part of Georgia – NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated after the NATO-Georgia Commission (NGC) session.

“At our Summit in July, Allied leaders reaffirmed that Georgia will join the Alliance. This is in line with our decision at the Bucharest Summit in 2008. NATO’s door remains open. Today, Allies also restated their full support for Georgia’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

We call on Russia to end its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. And to withdraw its forces from these regions of Georgia. We are also concerned by Russia’s military build-up in the Black Sea region. Black Sea security is a priority for NATO and for Georgia. We are working together here more closely than ever before”, – Jens Stoltenberg stated.