Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili has welcomed Nauru’s decision to withdraw its recognition of the independence of Georgia’s breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, describing it as an important achievement for Georgian diplomacy.
Speaking to Imedi TV on Friday, Botchorishvili said Georgia had responded to Nauru’s decision by expressing its readiness to establish diplomatic relations and strengthen bilateral ties, Georgia Online reported.
“We welcomed Nauru’s decision. We have expressed our readiness to establish diplomatic relations with Nauru and to work on advancing bilateral ties, which is important for us,” she said.
Botchorishvili stressed that Georgia’s policy of non-recognition of the two breakaway regions requires constant diplomatic effort and remains a key priority for the country’s foreign service.
“Russia makes daily attempts to ensure that its policy of recognising the so-called independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia succeeds. This requires constant attention and continuous work, including with our partners, to ensure that the policy of non-recognition remains effective,” she said.
The minister described Nauru’s decision as “an important result” achieved by the Georgian diplomatic service, adding that Tbilisi would continue efforts to persuade the remaining countries that recognise the two territories to reverse their positions.
Responding to criticism from political opponents, Botchorishvili defended the government’s diplomatic efforts, saying the decision was the result of the “daily work of Georgian diplomats”, carried out in cooperation with international partners and the parties involved in the process.
