The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Issues Statement on the 64th Round of Geneva International Discussions

As noted in the statement, the Georgian side expressed concern over recent actions such as the illegal opening of an airport in violation of fundamental principles and norms of international law, the launch of regular flights, the opening of a railway connection, and the operation of an electric train from Russia to Sukhumi.

"The 64th round of the Geneva International Discussions was held on June 25–26, with the Georgian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lasha Darsalia.

During the talks, the Georgian delegation focused on key issues of the Geneva agenda, including the necessity for Russia to fully comply with its international obligations under the August 12, 2008 ceasefire agreement brokered by the European Union, as well as the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their homes in the occupied territories.

The importance of restoring the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Gali without any preconditions, and holding its sessions in Gali and Ergneti regularly and in accordance with fundamental principles, was particularly emphasized.

At the meeting, the Georgian side raised pressing concerns about the grave security, humanitarian, and human rights situation caused by the actions of Russian occupying forces in the occupied regions and along the occupation line. Worry was expressed over recent developments such as the illegal airport operation, the start of regular flights, railway service, and the launch of an electric train from Russia to Sukhumi — all in violation of international law.

As has become a pattern, representatives of Russia and the occupying regimes left the negotiation table during discussions of one of the most crucial topics — the return of displaced persons and refugees to their homes in the occupied territories.

The Geneva International Discussions were established on the basis of the August 12, 2008 ceasefire agreement brokered by the EU. Their main focus includes the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, the safe and dignified return of displaced persons and refugees, and addressing the security and humanitarian challenges stemming from the Russian occupation.

The talks are co-chaired by representatives of the European Union, the United Nations, and the OSCE, with the participation of Georgia, the Russian Federation, and the United States. The working group sessions are also attended by the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and the Head of the Temporary Administrative-Territorial Unit on the territory of the former South Ossetian Autonomous Region, as well as representatives of the Russian occupation regimes in Tskhinvali and Sukhumi," the statement reads.

According to the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the next round of negotiations will be held on November 11–12, 2025.