There is no question about the fact that South Ossetia and Abkhazia are an integral part of Georgia - the statement made by the ambassador of the United States. Elizabeth Rood responded to Vladimir Putin"s statement in which President of the Russian Federation noted that "Georgia invaded Abkhazia and committed genocide in Ossetia." The US Ambassador said that the US firmly supports Georgia"s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Elizabeth Rood responded to anti-occupation rallies and noted that most of the Georgian population supports Georgia"s European path. The ambassador of the United States has made a statement to the "Courier" in Batumi where an international conference is being held.
"When Georgia is more integrated into the EU, it makes the country the stronger partner for the United States. As for the demonstration, I would say that the majority of the Georgian population supports Georgia"s European path and Western integration, including membership of NATO and the EU. These are the goals that the United States fully supports. My recommendation on Putin"s statement would be to give this case to historians who taught the history of Georgia. There is no question about the fact that South Ossetia and Abkhazia are an integral part of Georgia in its internationally recognized borders, " - Elizabeth Rood said.