Georgian president thanks Belarus deputy PM for firmness in non-recognition of separatists

Georgia's President Mikheil Saakashvili expressed gratitude to Belarus for firmness in non-recognition of Georgia's separatist regions, he said today during a meeting with Belarus deputy Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov.

"We highly appreciate Belarus's policy towards Georgia and that most part of your country's deputation support Georgia's territorial integrity. Belarus does not recognize separatist regions despite pressure," Saakashvili said.

He stressed that Georgia respects Minsk's position and highly appreciates it. "Your country's position deserves respect of Georgia's population. We want to strengthen our relations in future," the President said.

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