The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia closely monitors the situation related to the provocative actions of Georgia in the border territories of the Republic of South Ossetia.

We urge the Georgian side to abandon the course to provoke a conflict and refrain from any steps that could lead to an escalation of tension in the region.

We are convinced that any cross-border disputes should be resolved during the official negotiations and not go beyond the legal framework.

We call on international mediators - co-chairs of the Geneva International Discussions to express their position on the provocative actions of the Georgian side and provide the necessary impact on official Tbilisi.

All responsibility for the further development of events will completely fall on the Georgian side in the case of continued provocative steps by the Georgian authorities aimed at further exacerbating of the situation.

For its part, the Republic of Abkhazia is ready to begin the mutual consultations with the Republic of South Ossetia to coordinate actions in order to take the effective measures to ensure peace and stability in the Caucasus region.