The Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly on Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from the Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali [South Ossetia] regions of the country as a “great success for Georgian diplomacy”.

Ilia Darchiashvili’s comments followed the decision of the 78th UNGA, which adopted the resolution on reiterating the right of return of all displaced persons and refugees to the regions after 103 countries voted in support, 9 against, 52 abstained.

“This resolution is a great success of Georgian diplomacy. Like in previous years, this year, the UN member countries had the opportunity to be co-authors of the resolution and thus engage in efforts to resolve the issue. 64 UN member countries joined the ranks of the co-sponsors of the resolution.

The resolution’s adoption means that Georgia remains on the agenda of the world’s top international forum. Internally displaced persons should know that the international community pays attention to their problems.

Georgian diplomatic service constantly works on the issue to intensify the support of the international community. The resolution stresses the right of IDPs to return to their homes safely and with dignity and emphasizes the need to carry out humanitarian activities uninterruptedly.

The resolution also calls on participants of Geneva negotiators to intensify their efforts to improve the security and human rights situation in the Russia-occupied regions of Georgia”, - said the Minister.