Georgian First Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsalia praised the supportive statement issued by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) member states regarding Georgia’s territorial integrity.

According to Darsalia, significant preparatory work by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its partners preceded the discussion on the occupation of Georgia’s territories.

Darsalia also highlighted the importance of international organizations’ support for Georgia.

“The backing that Georgia receives from international organizations, whether the Council of Europe, OSCE, or others, is crucial. I would emphasize the recent increase in support for resolutions concerning Georgia. Notably, a resolution on Georgia was endorsed by 103 countries at the UN General Assembly. Georgia has also secured similar resolutions within the Human Rights Council and other international bodies. Moreover, I want to mention the recent decisions made by international courts.

International law and the global community unequivocally identify the Russian Federation as the country responsible for the occupation,” Darsalia stated.

Members of the UNSC reaffirmed their strong commitment to Georgia’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders by delivering a statement on the situation in Georgia during a Security Council Stakeout, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2008 Russian occupation of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.