Lithuania does not recognize the so-called elections and referendum on changing the name of Georgia’sTskhinvali region
In response to reports about the so-called Presidential elections and referendum on changing the name of Georgia’s Tskhinvali region of 9 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania announces that it does not recognize the framework in which the so-called elections and the referendum took place or their results. Moreover, Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry condemns the continued steps towards the annexation of this Georgian region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders. We stress the importance of the Geneva International Discussions for ensuring security and stability in the region and for resolving this conflict peacefully.
Lithuania once again calls on the Russian Federation to fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire agreement of 12 August 2008 and its subsequent implementing measures, including providing the EUMM and humanitarian organizations unhindered access to Georgia’s regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali.
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