MFA Refrains from Commenting Media Reports on Russian Bases Talks

The Georgian Foreign Ministry denied reports spread by the media that the Georgian side has allegedly expressed its consent concerning certain positions taken during the ongoing Russian-Georgian negotiations in Moscow.

?It is inadmissible to make any comments in the course of negotiations and, therefore, the Georgian delegation obeys this rule,? reads a statement issued by the Georgian Foreign Ministry on March 24.

The Russian daily Kommersant reported on March 24 that Georgia is ready to agree on the pullout of Russian military bases from Georgia within four years – before January 1, 2009 – on the condition that during this period these bases will operate in a ?pull-out regime.? Moreover, according to the same paper, Georgia is also ready to raise some USD 10-15 million from international donors for the transportation of personnel and military hardware to Russia. 

?Such unconfirmed information not only contradicts the truth, it is also far from serving the interests of Georgia,? the statement reads.

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