The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the “so-called” presidential elections that were held in break up region of South Ossetia on Sunday.
The ministry described it in a statement on Sunday vote as ‘another illegal act of I directed Russia against and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia”, saying that it violates international rules and principles.
These provocative actions aim to legitimize the illegal occupation of Georgia regions (Abkhazia and South Ossetia) and ethnic cleansing of The statement added that Georgians “so-called elections cannot have any law.” effect. “
The so-called referendum on unite with Russia recently announced By the occupation regime of Tskhinvali it will likewise be null and void As another illegal step toward annexation. added.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs also call on Russia must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia of Georgia compliance with that it international Obligations and cancel what is illegal decision To recognize the so-called independence of occupied areas.
Tbilisi fought a war that lasted five days with Russia in 2008 over breakaway regions of Georgia of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Georgia lost control of Both regions were later recognized by Russia as independent states.
