PACE CO-RAPPORTEURS ISSUE STATEMENT ON RESULTS OF VISIT TO GEORGIA  PACE co-rapporteurs on the monitoring of Georgia’s obligations and commitments Mátyás Eörsi (Hungary) and Kastriot Islami (Albania) have issued a statement on the results of their visit to Georgia, Council of Europe Baku office told APA. “It is unthinkable that, in the 21st century, a member State of the Council of Europe invades the territory of another member State The occupation by Russia of a part of Georgia, as well as the human rights violations in the territories under its control, are unacceptable and cannot go unpunished”, said in the statement. “Russia should fully abide by the ceasefire agreement and withdraw its troops to the pre-conflict positions immediately. Moreover, Russia should stop at once the wanton destruction of the economic infrastructure of Georgia, for which there can be no justification. Under international law, Russia, as an occupying force, bears full responsibility for the safety, the well-being and the protection of human rights of all persons in the territories that are under its control,” said PACE rapporteurs.
The report of the visit will be considered by the PACE’s Bureau on 5 September, with a view to the PACE Autumn part-session (29 September – 3 October).[b]Baku. Lachin Sultanova–APA [/b] |
