'U.S. reiterates its support for Georgia's sovereignty'

The United States does not recognize legitimacy of the so-called parliamentary elections held in the Abkhazia region of Georgia on March 10, Mark Toner, Deputy Spokesman of the U.S. State Department said at the daily press briefing.

"I also do want to briefly note our concern about the so-called parliamentary elections held in the Abkhazia region of Georgia on March 10th. The United States does not recognize their legitimacy," he said.

Toner underlined that the U.S. wants to take this occasion to reiterate its support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized border.

"We also urge Russia to fulfill all of its obligations under the 2008 ceasefire agreement, including withdrawal of forces to pre-conflict positions and free access to humanitarian assistance to Abkhazia and South Ossetia," he underlined.

Military actions were launched in the Georgian territory, South Ossetia on Aug.8 in 2008. Later the Russian troops occupied the Tskhinvali city and drove the Georgian military back. Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in late August. In response, Tbilisi broke off diplomatic relations with Moscow and announced two unrecognized republics as the occupied territories.


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