Apr 07, 2006

Abkhazia: Dutch Government to Participate in Implementation of Projects


The Dutch government is ready to participate in the implementation of short-term projects in Abkhazia, Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Georgia Janet Alberdu said at a meeting with Abkhaz President Sergey Bagapsh
The Dutch government is ready to continue participation in implementation of short-term projects in Abkhazia, Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Georgia Janet Alberdu said at a meeting with Abkhaz President Sergey Bagapsh. The diplomat noted that the government of her country participated in financing of projects carried out by Halo Trust, the Reconciliation Resources as well as by the UN mission. According to her, the Abkhaz leader expressed gratitude to the Dutch government for participation in implementing the projects in Abkhazia. Sergey Bagapsh told about measures taken by the republic’s leadership to support medium and small business and develop agriculture. According to him, the situation of “neither peace nor war” hinders successful development of the republic’s economy.

“Ceaseless belligerent rhetoric by the Georgian leadership does not help in establishing the relations between the parties,” stressed the Abkhazian leader. Sergey Bagapsh noted that Abkhazia speaks for peaceful settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and establishment of friendly relations between the two countries. As for Abkhazia’s political status, the republic’s leader the question cannot be subject to discussion, as independent status of Abkhazia was defined by the people by a referendum. The leader confirmed Abkhazia’s readiness to render all possible assistance to South Ossetia in case of aggression from Georgia. The president and Janet Alberdu exchanged opinions on issues of implementation of humanitarian projects in Abkhazia, in which the Dutch government can participate.

 

Extract from: Caucaz Europenews