Georgian PM: No diplomatic relations with Russia until “so-called recognition” is reversed

“Our goal concerning the Russian Federation is the peaceful settlement of the conflict. We hope that, in the wake of political developments, all of this will become possible,” Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze told journalists.

As the Head of Government noted, Georgia does not maintain diplomatic relations with Russia for obvious reasons.

“So long as so-called recognition remains an accomplished fact on the part of the Russian Federation, diplomatic relations, of course, cannot be restored. Our goal concerning the Russian Federation is to resolve the conflict peacefully. This is our stated political position, and we hope that following political changes, all of this will become achievable. Resolving the conflict through peaceful means is naturally one of our key foreign policy priorities,” said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.