MFA issues statement on GID 67th round

Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement following the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions, held on June 30–July 1.

According to the ministry, the Georgian delegation expressed deep concern over the so-called agreement on enhanced alliance cooperation signed on May 9, 2026, between Russia and the Tskhinvali occupation regime, as well as its rapid implementation.

“On June 30–July 1, 2026, the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions was held, with the Georgian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsalia.

During the talks, the Georgian delegation expressed deep concern over the so-called Agreement on Deepening Allied Cooperation signed on May 9, 2026, between Russia and the occupation regime in Tskhinvali, as well as its rapid implementation. The delegation stressed that such so-called agreements are legally invalid, constitute a gross violation of international law, and undermine constructive dialogue.

The Georgian delegation focused on the key issues on the agenda of the Geneva International Discussions, including the need for Russia to fully implement its obligations under the EU-mediated August 12, 2008 ceasefire agreement, and to ensure the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to their homes in the occupied territories.

The Georgian side also raised concerns over the deteriorating security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in the occupied regions, as well as the destructive actions of the Russian occupation regimes.

The delegation emphasized the importance of restoring the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Gali without preconditions and ensuring that meetings in both Gali and Ergneti are held regularly in line with the mechanism’s fundamental principles.

As in previous rounds, representatives of Russia and the occupation regimes left the negotiating table during discussions on one of the core agenda items—the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their homes in the occupied territories.

The Geneva International Discussions were established on the basis of the EU-mediated August 12, 2008 ceasefire agreement. Their main agenda includes implementation of the ceasefire agreement, the safe and dignified return of IDPs and refugees, and addressing the security and humanitarian consequences of Russia’s occupation,” the Ministry stated.

The 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions is scheduled to take place on November 10–11, 2026.