There is no territory of South Ossetia. It is an occupied part of Georgia. That territory is Georgia’s territory, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia James Gilmore said in Vienna, at the meeting of the Permanent Council.

“We call for a halt to construction/reinforcement of structures, fencing, signs, or barriers intended to strengthen or expand the “borderization” of administrative boundary lines. These activities constitute attempts by Moscow to seize Georgian territory”, - said Gilmore.

He also responded to Russia’s disinformation campaign about Lugar Center, saying Moscow is once again spreading lies about a highly-regarded research institute in Georgia.

“Moscow is once again spreading lies about a highly-regarded research institute in Georgia, the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health at the Richard C. Lugar Center for Public Health, this time during an ongoing and serious pandemic, they do these things”, - added the Ambassador.