Resolution zur Okkupation im US-Senat verabschiedet - 30.07.2011, Civil Georgia
In der Resolution wird Georgiens territoriale Integrität unterstützt und Abchasien und Südosseten als "von Russland besetzte Regionen" anerkannt. ...
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Calendar No. 113
112TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION S. RES. 175
Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to ongoing violations of
the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and the importance
of a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict within Georgia’s internationally
recognized borders.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 10, 2011
Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. KYL, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr.
CARDIN, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. CASEY, Mr. COCHRAN,
Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. RISCH, Mr. LEVIN, Mr.
BARRASSO, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mr. COONS) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
JULY 27, 2011
Reported by Mr. KERRY, without amendment
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to ongoing
violations of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of
Georgia and the importance of a peaceful and just resolution
to the conflict within Georgia’s internationally recognized
borders.
Whereas, since 1993, the territorial integrity of Georgia has
been reaffirmed by the international community and 36
United Nations Security Council resolutions;
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Whereas the United States-Georgia Strategic Charter, signed
on January 9, 2009, underscores that ‘‘support for each
other’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and
inviolability of borders constitutes the foundation of our
bilateral relations’’;
Whereas, in October 2010, at the meeting of the United
States-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership, Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton stated, ‘‘The United
States will not waiver in its support for Georgia’s sovereignty
and territorial integrity.’’;
Whereas the White House released a fact sheet on July 24,
2010, calling for ‘‘Russia to end its occupation of the
Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia’’ and
for ‘‘a return of international observers to the two occupied
regions of Georgia’’;
Whereas Vice President Joseph Biden stated in Tbilisi in
July 2009 that the United States ‘‘will not recognize
Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states’’;
Whereas, according to the Government of Georgia’s ‘‘State
Strategy on Occupied Territories,’’ the Government of
Georgia has committed itself to a policy of peaceful engagement,
the protection of economic and human rights,
freedom of movement, and the preservation of cultural
heritage, language, and identity for the people of
Abkhazia and South Ossetia;
Whereas the August 2008 conflict between the Governments
of Russia and Georgia resulted in civilian and military
causalities, the violation of the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Georgia, and large numbers of internally displaced
persons;
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Whereas large numbers of persons remain displaced as a result
of the August 2008 conflict as well as the earlier
conflicts of the 1990s;
Whereas the August 12, 2008, ceasefire agreement, agreed to
by the Governments of Russia and Georgia provides that
all troops of the Russian Federation shall be withdrawn
to pre-conflict positions;
Whereas the August 12, 2008, ceasefire agreement provides
that free access shall be granted to organizations providing
humanitarian assistance in regions affected by violence
in August 2008;
Whereas the recognition by the Government of Russia of
Abkhazia and South Ossetia on August 26, 2008, was in
violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Georgia;
Whereas Human Rights Watch concluded in its World Report
2011 that ‘‘Russia continued to occupy Georgia’s breakaway
regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and
strengthened its military presence in the region by establishing
a military base and placing an advanced surfaceto-
air missile system in Abkhazia’’;
Whereas the parties have taken some constructive steps in recent
months, including the resumption of direct flights
between Russia and Georgia, Russian troop withdrawal
from the Georgian village of Perevi, and regular participation
in the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism;
Whereas these positive steps neither adequately address the
humanitarian situation on the ground nor constitute full
compliance with the terms of the August 2008 ceasefire
agreement;
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Whereas, on November 23, 2010, before the European Parliament,
Georgian President Saakashvili declared that
‘‘Georgia will never use force to restore its territorial integrity
and sovereignty’’;
Whereas Secretary of State Clinton stated in Tbilisi on July
5, 2010, ‘‘We continue to call for Russia to abide by the
August 2008 cease-fire commitment . . . including ending
the occupation and withdrawing Russian troops from
South Ossetia and Abkhazia to their pre-conflict positions.’’;
Whereas the Russian Federation blocked the extension of the
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
(OSCE) Mission to Georgia and the United Nations Observer
Mission in Georgia, forcing the missions to withdraw
from South Ossetia and Abkhazia;
Whereas troops of the Russian Federation stationed in
Abkhazia and South Ossetia continue to be present without
the consent of the Government of Georgia or a mandate
from the United Nations or other multilateral organizations;
Whereas, at the April 15, 2011, meeting in Berlin between
the foreign ministers of Georgia and NATO, Secretary of
State Clinton stated, ‘‘U.S. support for Georgia’s sovereignty
and territorial integrity remains steadfast. . . .
We share Georgian concerns regarding recent Russian
activities that can negatively affect regional stability.’’;
Whereas, on April 25–26, 2011, Foreign Minister of Russia
Sergei Lavrov made a high-profile visit to Abkhazia and
South Ossetia, which was immediately criticized by the
Department of State as ‘‘inconsistent with the principle
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of territorial integrity and Georgia’s internationally recognized
borders’’;
Whereas the Senate supports United States efforts to develop
a productive relationship with the Russian Federation in
areas of mutual interest, including non-proliferation and
arms control, cooperation concerning the failure of the
Government of Iran to meet its international obligations
with regard to its nuclear programs, counter-terrorism,
Afghanistan, anti-piracy, and economics and trade; and
Whereas the Senate agrees that these efforts must not compromise
longstanding United States policy or United
States support for its allies and partners worldwide: Now,
therefore, be it
1 Resolved, That the Senate—
2 (1) affirms that it is the policy of the United
3 States to support the sovereignty, independence, and
4 territorial integrity of Georgia and the inviolability
5 of its borders, and to recognize Abkhazia and South
6 Ossetia as regions of Georgia occupied by the Rus7
sian Federation;
8 (2) calls upon the Government of Russia to
9 take steps to fulfill all the terms and conditions of
10 the 2008 ceasefire agreements between Georgia and
11 Russia, including returning military forces to pre12
war positions and ensuring access to international
13 humanitarian aid to all those affected by the con14
flict;
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1 (3) urges the Government of Russia and the au2
thorities in control in the regions of South Ossetia
3 and Abkhazia to allow for the full and dignified re4
turn of internally displaced persons and inter5
national missions to the territories of Abkhazia and
6 South Ossetia;
7 (4) supports peaceful, constructive engagement
8 and confidence-building measures between the Gov9
ernment of Georgia and the authorities in control in
10 South Ossetia and Abkhazia and encourages addi11
tional people-to-people contacts; and
12 (5) affirms that finding a peaceful resolution to
13 the conflict is a key priority for the United States
14 in the Caucasus region and that lasting regional sta15
bility can only be achieved through peaceful means
16 and long-term diplomatic and political dialogue be17
tween all parties.
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112TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION S. RES. 175
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Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to
