Nauru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Tskhinvali and Sokhumi is a crucial victory, according to Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili. In her words, this represents a significant success for the non-recognition policy and Georgia’s diplomatic efforts to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“When Nauru originally established diplomatic relations with these entities, it was a gross violation of international legal norms. We have worked continuously with various partners to have this decision reversed. I would particularly like to highlight the work done recently, which resulted in today’s decision.
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate all the diplomats who spare no effort to defend Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on the international stage, and to wish our country success in further steps to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
This is a complex and challenging process. The anniversary of the 2008 war is approaching. One of its consequences was Russia’s recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, along with the international fallout of that decision.
We will continue working to ensure that these illegally adopted decisions are revoked, and to take the necessary steps to restore our country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Botchorishvili stated.
As a reminder, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia previously reported that Nauru had terminated diplomatic relations with Sokhumi and Tskhinvali. The ministry also expressed its readiness to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Nauru and develop bilateral cooperation based on shared interests.
