Let there be Russian-Georgian dialogueRussia and Georgia will be able to continue developing a dialogue in various fields, political analysts Vyacheslav Kovalenko and Nana Devdariani told VK, commenting on the statements made by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili and the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov about the intention of the two countries to maintain dialogue.Former Russian Ambassador to Georgia, the director of the regional programs at the Institute of Caspian Cooperation, Vyacheslav Kovalenko said that the difference between the Russian and Georgian position on the status of Abkhazia and South Ossetia should not mark a dead end in relations between the two countries. "There are a number of topics to be discussed to find mutually acceptable solutions that will meet the interests of both sides, "- said Kovalenko.According to him, the dialogue can be resumed in the sphere of human relations and economy. "The further simplification of the visa regime between the two countries, and the strengthening of trade and economic ties is possible," he said. The head of the Center for Global Studies of Georgia, Nana Devdariani said that the avoidance of the topic of Abkhazia and South Ossetia will create an obstacle for cooperation in non-political fields. "In my opinion, culture, science, education, health are areas that should not depend on any political circumstances, but, nevertheless, there is such a problem," she said.
Russia and Georgia will be able to continue developing a dialogue in various fields, political analysts Vyacheslav Kovalenko and Nana Devdariani told VK, commenting on the statements made by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili, and the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, about the intention of the two countries to maintain dialogue.
Former Russian Ambassador to Georgia, the director of regional programs at the Institute of Caspian Cooperation, Vyacheslav Kovalenko, said that the difference between the Russian and Georgian positions on the status of Abkhazia and South Ossetia should not mark a dead end in relations between the two countries. "There are a number of topics to be discussed to find mutually-acceptable solutions that will meet the interests of both sides," said Kovalenko.
According to him, the dialogue can be resumed in the sphere of human relations and economics. "Further simplification of the visa regime between the two countries and the strengthening of trade and economic ties is possible," he said.
The head of the Center for Global Studies of Georgia, Nana Devdariani, said that the avoidance of the topic of Abkhazia and South Ossetia will create an obstacle for cooperation in non-political fields.
"In my opinion, culture, science, education and health are areas that should not depend on any political circumstances, but, nevertheless, there is such a problem," she said.
