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Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

3 Apr 2019 - 16:14
The 47th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place today. In Working Group I, the Co-Chairs (UN Representative Cihan Sultanoğlu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Rudolf Michalka and EU Special Representative Toivo Klaar) noted that the security situation on the ground had been challenged especially by the death of Georgian citizen Irakli Kvaratskhelia in the custody of Russian Federation Border Guards in the Gali district on 10 March 2019, as well as the temporary restrictions and closures of crossing points imposed in January 2019.

Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

15 Mar 2019 - 12:16
The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions welcome the reopening of crossings points on 15 March. However, they also reiterate their conviction that the closure was not justified. They had made this position clear through continuous engagement since the first day of the closure on 12 January, as well as at the Ergneti IPRM meeting on 8 February and during their meetings in Tskhinvali on 12 March.

Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

12 Dec 2018 - 18:00
The 46th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place today in a business-like and respectful atmosphere.

Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

11 Oct 2018 - 15:00 | Geneva
The 45th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 10 October 2018. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the GID, the Co-­Chairs acknowledge the participants’ continued commitment to this unique mechanism, which allows them to meet and to address important issues and concerns in order to reach tangible results.

57th meeting of the Gali Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

27 Jun 2018 - 15:25
On 27 June 2018, the 57th meeting of the Gali joint Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place under the chairmanship of the United Nations. The meeting was attended by Georgian, Russian, Abkhaz and EUMM (European Union Monitoring Mission) representatives.  

Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

20 Jun 2018 - 15:49 | Geneva
The 44th round of the Geneva International Discussions has just concluded.

56th meeting of the Gali Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

18 May 2018 - 00:00 | Geneva
On 18 May 2018, the 56th meeting of the joint Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) chaired by the United Nations was held in Gali town with the participation of Georgian, Russian, Abkhaz and EUMM (European Union Monitoring Mission) representatives. The meeting took place in a constructive and business-like atmosphere.

55th meeting of the Gali Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

25 Apr 2018 - 10:42 | Geneva
On 25 April 2018, the 55th meeting of the joint Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) chaired by the United Nations was held in Gali town with the participation of Georgian, Russian, Abkhaz and EUMM (European Union Monitoring Mission) representatives.

Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

28 Mar 2018 - 13:12
The 43rd round of the Geneva International Discussions has just concluded. In Working Group I, the participants reviewed the security situation on the ground. While the overall security situation was assessed as relatively calm and stable, the Co-Chairs reiterated their strong concern over the tragic death of Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili in February 2018. They emphasised the need to address properly this and similar cases to avoid repetition and raising tensions.

54th Meeting of the Gali Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

21 Mar 2018 - 11:01
On 21 March 2018, the 54th meeting of the joint Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held in Gali under the United Nations chairmanship, with the participation of Georgian, Russian, Abkhaz and EUMM (European Union Monitoring Mission) representatives.  In his opening remarks the Chair expressed hope that the meeting would be as constructive as the  previous ones and would take place in the atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding of each other’s positions.