The absence of diplomatic relations with Russia complicates the negotiation process, their gap was a mistake, RIA Novosti reported statement of the leader of the Georgian opposition party "Democratic Movement" Nino Burjanadze.
According to her,, relations between countries is also complicated by the recognition in Russia 2008 by South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Nevertheless, way out there, Burjanadze added.
This output is in regular talks - especially with South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as well as with Moscow, she explained, noting, that the restoration of dialogue with Russia at the highest level "vital" for Georgia.
policy recognizes, that a meeting of heads of state of all the problems can not be solved. However, one such meeting would give a powerful impetus to, to "begin to rake the difficulties, have accumulated "in relations between Russia and Georgia over the years.
What prevents to begin preparations for the Summit? It prevents unwillingness of the Georgian authorities to direct dialogue with Moscow, who is afraid of being branded "pro" in the eyes of its Western partners, Burjanadze.
Another of their task, in addition to the restoration of dialogue with Moscow, it considers the return prevention in Georgia "team, which brought the country to the present situation ", including in terms of relations with Russia.
The politician also said the "wrong and unwise" to Georgia's accession to the Western anti-Russian sanctions. She reiterated, that difference can only "serious dialogue with Russia" without regard to Brussels.
Recall, in August 2008 the Georgian army attempted to seize South Ossetia. Russia to protect the local residents, many of whom have Russian citizenship, He introduced into the country and their troops within five days of the region's ousted Georgian troops. In the same month, Russia recognized the independence of two former Georgian republics - South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
