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DPR, 🇬🇪 Mission to UN; Frm. Dep. Director, Int. Org. Dep.🇬🇪 MFA; Sen. Counselor 🇬🇪 Emb. to 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇪 Mission to 🇪🇺; Dep. Director, Polit. Dep. 🇬🇪MFA

New York, NY
Joined June 2015
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David Abesadze retweeted
Portugal joined current and incoming #UNSC European members in reaffirming support for Georgia’s sovereignty & territorial integrity, and for the Geneva International Discussions as the key framework for a peaceful resolution based on international law.
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David Abesadze retweeted
In view of the continued consequences of the 2008 conflict, Austria joined 🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇷🇱🇻🇵🇹🇬🇧 in calling for a peaceful settlement based on international law, the UN Charter and the 2008 Ceasefire Agreement.
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Following today’s AOB-meeting on Georgia, Denmark joins 🇱🇻, 🇫🇷, 🇬🇷, 🇬🇧, 🇵🇹 and 🇦🇹 to once again call on Russia to fully implement the 2008 Ceasefire Agreement and withdraw its forces from the territory of Georgia without delay.
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Latvia delivered statement no behalf of Denmark 🇩🇰, France 🇫🇷, Greece 🇬🇷, United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Austria 🇦🇹 and Portugal 🇵🇹. 🇬🇪 We reaffirm our unwavering support for Georgia’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. ⚫️ Russia continues its aggressive policies, including the unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine 🇺🇦, reckless and dangerous actions against its neighbors. Accountability is needed more urgent than ever! ⚫️ 18 years after Russia’s aggression against Georgia, regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia are still under illegal occupation. ‼️ We call on Russia to fully implement the EU 🇪🇺‑mediated 2008 Ceasefire Agreement, including the immediate withdrawal of its forces from Georgian territory. 🇬🇪 Full joint statement: www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n…
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David Abesadze retweeted
Grateful 2 current&incoming UNSC members 🇱🇻🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇷🇬🇧🇦🇹🇵🇹 4 supportive joint statement following AoB consultations on🇬🇪, 18 years since 🇷🇺’s invasion. We appreciate support 4 🇬🇪’s sovereignty&territ. integrity& condemnation of🇷🇺’s illegal occupation& human rights violations therein
Latvia delivered statement no behalf of Denmark 🇩🇰, France 🇫🇷, Greece 🇬🇷, United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Austria 🇦🇹 and Portugal 🇵🇹. 🇬🇪 We reaffirm our unwavering support for Georgia’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. ⚫️ Russia continues its aggressive policies, including the unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine 🇺🇦, reckless and dangerous actions against its neighbors. Accountability is needed more urgent than ever! ⚫️ 18 years after Russia’s aggression against Georgia, regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia are still under illegal occupation. ‼️ We call on Russia to fully implement the EU 🇪🇺‑mediated 2008 Ceasefire Agreement, including the immediate withdrawal of its forces from Georgian territory. 🇬🇪 Full joint statement: www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newyork/n…
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David Abesadze retweeted
We sincerely thank all UN Member States that stood with us by co-sponsoring and supporting Georgia’s annual resolution reaffirming the right of #IDPs and #refugees to return with dignity to the Georgian regions of #Abkhazia and #Tskhinvali/#SouthOssetia.
The #UNGA has adopted the resolution on the status of #IDPs and refugees from Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region of🇬🇪 with a record 107 votes in favour. We thank all states that stood with🇬🇪 & supported the right of displaced persons to a safe, dignified and unhindered return.
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At #UNGA debate on UNSC #veto use, underlined: importance of Res.76/262, co-sponsored by 🇬🇪; need 2 restrict veto use in core crimes’ cases or when perm. member is a party 2 conflict, per Art.27(3) of 🇺🇳Charter; that Russia exercised veto in 2008 in violation of Art.27 of Charter
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At #UNGA plenary on ICC commended ICC work & reiterated support. Recalled ICC & ECHR rulings on Russia’s responsibility for gross violations against 🇬🇪ns in Russia-occupied regions of 🇬🇪 & issuing arrest warrants by ICC 4 war crimes committed against 🇬🇪 during Russia’s aggression
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At #UNGA debate on #HRC report, highlighted: - importance of unanimously adopted #HRC60 resolution on “Cooperation with Georgia” & thanked all supporters&co-sponsors; - Russia’s continued illegal occupation of 🇬🇪’s Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, violating international law.
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At UNGA 1st Committee General Debate, highlighted: - illegal militarization of Russia-occupied regions of 🇬🇪 by Russia, along with other unlawful actions; - 🇬🇪’s steps to bolster CBRN security; - 🇬🇪’s strong, consistent support 4 global disarmament & non-proliferation regimes.
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At UNGA 3rd Committee General Debate, stressed: - grave HR & humanitarian situation in Russia-occupied Abkhazia&Tskhinvali regions of 🇬🇪; - UN’s key role in protecting HR; - need 2 protect victims of conflict, promote gender equality & tackle risks of digital technologies’ misuse
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🇺🇳Addressed UNGA79 on Responsibility to Protect (R2P). Highlighted need for further action to strengthen international human rights mechanisms and discussed ongoing ethnic discrimination and human rights violations in Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions of Georgia🇬🇪 Underlined the decisions of International Courts that confirm Russia's occupation and responsibility for human rights violations on the ground. Reiterated Georgia's support for veto reform initiative to improve conflict prevention mechanisms and promote peace worldwide.
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🇺🇳 At today’s #UNSC debate on Children in Armed Conflict, I stressed the urgent need to protect children’s rights and drew attention to grave human rights violations in Russia-occupied Abkhazia & Tskhinvali regions of Georgia🇬🇪. Reiterated calls for opening access for human rights monitors and urged Russia to meet its international obligations.
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🇩🇰 reaffirmed its full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in today's #UNSC consultations. We strongly condemn Russia’s continued illegal military presence in the regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia and call on Russia to withdraw its forces
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David Abesadze retweeted
We thank current and incoming UNSC members for the joint statement after UNSC consultations, marking 17 years since Russia’s invasion of Georgia, supporting 🇬🇪's sovereignty & territorial integrity, condemning Russia’s occupation of and HR violations in the occupied regions of 🇬🇪
#UNSC European members & 🇱🇻 stressed in a joint statement today that, 17 years after Russia’s aggression in Georgia’s Abkhazia & South Ossetia, challenges persist. Russia must implement the 2008 Ceasefire Agreement and grant humanitarian & human rights groups unhindered access.
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June 11th, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 hosted a side event on the margins of COSP 18 on the theme *"Addressing the Adverse Impact of Climate Events on Persons with Disabilities" Sierra Leone’s Minister of Social Welfare and Head of Delegation- COSP 18 delivered a Call to Action which included guaranteeing "inclusive education, social protection, healthcare, and accessible infrastructure in post-disaster recovery and climate adaptation programming" and strengthening "international cooperation and accountability, placing equity, dignity, and agency of PWDs at the center of global responses." The event was co-sponsored by Ireland 🇮🇪, Pakistan🇵🇰, Chile 🇨🇱 Georgia🇬🇪 and Turkiye🇹🇷. @IrishMissionUN @PakistanUN_NY @ChileONU @TurkiyeUN @GeorgiaUN #PWD #climateeffects #COSP18
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David Abesadze retweeted
We are very grateful to the UN Member States who co-sponsored & supported #Georgia 🇬🇪's resolution on rights of #IDP's & #refugees to dignified return to Georgian regions of #Abkhazia and #Tskhinvali/SouthOssetia
#UNGA has just adopted the #resolution on the Status of IDPs & #Refugees from #Abkhazia & #Tskhinvali regions of Georgia, with a record 107 votes in favor. We thank every state that stood by 🇬🇪 and by every displaced person! This is a clear message that #occupation has no future!
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David Abesadze retweeted
PR of 🇬🇪 2 🇺🇳 @BakradzeDavid made statement at @UNGA HLM on Middle-Income Countries. Stressed achievements of Georgia in tackling poverty & inequality; 🇬🇪’s economic growth; its role as digital transit hub & need 2 expand benefits 2 its population in Russia-occupied regions of 🇬🇪
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David Abesadze retweeted
At today's #UNFF meeting, marking International Day of Forests, Senior Counsellor Akaki Dvali spoke about 🇬🇪's efforts towards its forest sector. Highlited relevant legislative changes; also measures to promote businesses through funding from #GCF, as well as 🇩🇪 &🇨🇭governments.
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