Georgian Parliament official: Nauru’s decision to sever ties with Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions proves value of active international engagement

Gia Volski, an MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party and the First Vice Speaker of the Parliament, on Wednesday highlighted the diplomatic significance of Nauru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with the self-proclaimed Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, pointing to intensive prior diplomatic work and mutual interests at the United Nations.

In his remarks, Volski noted that substantial efforts had been directed toward building ties with Oceanian nations, including hosting multiple high-level delegations in Georgia.

“Work was ongoing especially at the UN; the visits of these small Oceanian countries to Georgia were particularly intensified, entire delegations came several times”, he said.

“All the discussions were interesting, and we must remember that despite its small size, Nauru also has one vote in the United Nations, and it also has certain national interests that truly do not provide for political relations with a quasi-entity. Relations with a state are important for it”, Volski concluded.

Nauru has officially withdrawn its recognition of Georgia’s Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali as independent states, with the formal decision on the cancellation of diplomatic relations dated July 21.