US calls on Russia to respect Georgia`s internationally recognized borders
August 14th, 2009 15:13
The United States calls on Russia to respect Georgia`s internationally recognized borders. Secretary Assistant Philip Crowley made the statement at the daily briefing. Journalists asked him about Russian Premier Vladimir Putin`s visit to Sukhumi and constructing the military bases in Abkhazia.
`Well, obviously, of greatest concern to us is the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. We think that Russia and other countries in the region should respect Georgia’s internationally recognized borders. Russia has made commitments as part of the ceasefire agreement, and we hope that they will respect the commitments under that agreement,` Philip Crowley said.