However, the EUMM also must cover the occupied territories, consistent with the EUMM’s
mandate. This will facilitate an effective peace process and the establishment of long-term
peace. Moreover, the resolution of the Russian-Georgian conflict will have a positive impact
on the resolution of other conflicts in neighboring states.
It is important that the international community continue its policy of non-recognition of the
occupied territories and its acknowledgment of the fact of ethnic cleansing and ethnic
persecution committed in these territories. Particularly important from this point of view are
the UN General Assembly resolutions of 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011; the UN Security Council
Resolution of 1993; the OSCE Summit documents adopted in Budapest in 1994, in Lisbon in
1996, in Istanbul in 1999; and the European Parliament Resolution of November 17, 2011.
To neutralize the threat of terrorist attacks launched by the Russian Federation from the
occupied territories, Georgia is developing the means to fight terrorism and is actively
cooperating with the international community against this threat.
The return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their places of permanent
residence, restitution of their property rights, and the provision of security guarantees should
be ensured, in compliance with the principles of justice, equality, human rights. and freedom,
based on the norms of international law. Of particular importance are the provisions that will
give them the opportunity for safe, voluntary, and dignified return. Georgia will resist with
all legitimate and peaceful means all attempts by the Russian Federation to change illegally
the demographic composition and property situation in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region,
including the so-called agreements imposed on the people remaining there.
1.2. Relations with the Russian Federation: Georgia is willing to have good-neighborly
relations with the Russian Federation, based on the principle of equality—which is
impossible without respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and the
beginning of de-occupation. Georgia is willing to start a dialogue with the Russian Federation
on these fundamental issues.
Georgia would welcome the transformation of the Russian Federation into a stable,
democratic country that respects other countries’ sovereignty, territorial integrity, democratic
values, and market economy principles. Democratization and a predictable foreign policy in
the Russian Federation would have a positive influence on Georgian, regional, and
international security.
The integration of Georgia into European and Euro-Atlantic institutions will foster peace and
stability in the Caucasus, ensuring Russian security on its southern borders, which should be
in the Russian Federation’s interest as well.
12