Geneva talks demonstrate Georgia's unconstructive position

Another round of the Geneva discussion on stability issues in the Caucasus have demonstrated the unconstructive character of Georgia's position, the Russian foreign ministry said.
The Geneva talks on security in the South Caucasus were first held in October 2008, following a five-day war between Georgia and Russia over South Ossetia in August that year. The war began when Georgia attacked the republic in an attempt to bring it back under central control. As a result, Russia recognized the independence of South Ossetia and another former Georgian republic, Abkhazia.

Participants in the talks have so far failed to adopt a legally binding non-aggression treaty that would assure security in the region. They have only worked out proposals concerning the prevention and settlement of conflicts between Georgia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Delegations from Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Georgia, Russia and the United States participate in the Geneva meetings on an equal footing. Representatives of the European Union, the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe also attend.
The next round of talks will be held on October 14th.