Monday, October 6, 2008

Scandal in Sochi: South Ossetia can not decide whether to enter into the Russian Federation, Abkhazia more consistent

The two Presidents recognized Russia republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia announced its plans to further their status in the presence of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Russia during a meeting with members of the International Discussion Club "Valdai" on Thursday in Sochi.

South Ossetia intends to restore unity with North Ossetia and enter into Russia, passed with the "Lightning" the Interfax and news agency, referring to the words chapter of South Ossetia, Eduard Kokoity. "Yes, of course, we enter into Russia and we are not going to do any independent Ossetia, because it is so historically, our forefathers have made this choice" - said Kokoity. Note that the Constitution of the Russian Federation does not preclude the adoption of South Ossetia into Russia.

This statement chapter YUO distributed all the world agencies, but later, "Interfax conveyed, in an interview that the agency Kokoity disavow his own statement, saying that it" does not understand well "and his republic is not going to give up its independence and be part of Russia. "Apparently, I was misunderstood. We are not going to give up its independence, we get huge price victims, and South Ossetia is not going to be part of Russia," - he said.

"Many in South Ossetia talk about unification with North Ossetia in Russia, and no one can forbid voice Similar thoughts. But South Ossetia is not going to be part of Russia, "- he said, explaining that plans to" closer relations with Russia by entering into the Federal YUO State of Russia and Belarus. "

Authorized representatives president of the republic in the Russian Federation Dmitry Medoevu even had to explain what exactly the president said Kokoity: to combine the Ossetian people should hear subtext humanitarian, not political. "If we consider the political dimension of this question, the question of unity for us solve integration with the Union State of Russia and Belarus" - said Medoev. "According to the constitution of South Ossetia and Referendums in 1992 and 2006, South Ossetia remain independent country and will build their independent statehood," - he added.

And the president of Abkhazia proved to be more consistent. He once said that his republic part of the Russian Federation is not going, but wished to join the union state between Russia and Belarus. "Associate membership (HELP) in Russia - the question is not so today. The question is on the independent republic of Abkhazia. No claims, and Russia stated that it does not have and does not want anything "- said President Sergei Bagapsh.

But shortly republic intends to apply for participation in the Union State of Russia-Belarus. Also not excluded the possibility of acceding to Abkhazia CIS and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Abkhazian leader also made several statements about territorial disputes with Georgia and the development of national economy in terms of independence.

-- Abkhazia itself does not exclude the possibility of accession to the CIS Collective Security Treaty Organization and
-- Lavrov: Abkhazia entry into the CSTO legally impossible
-- Bagapsh: Abkhazia is not meant "to any Georgian square meter of land"
-- Bagapsh is counting on the rapid development of the economy of Abkhazia in conditions of independence
-- Kokoity: South reunite with North Ossetia and Russia will join the
-- Kokoity: we promised earlier recognition of Kosovo - for treason Russia

According to him, the people of Abkhazia in a referendum called for independence. "We will independently develop, forging a close relationship with Russia. This is our main partner," - the head of the republic.

President of Abkhazia recalled that the decision to join the composition Russian Empire Abkhazia in the XIX century, adopted 10 years earlier Georgia.

He emphasized that Abkhazia will seek to establish a democratic, economically developed nation. "We must create a democratic, legal, demilitarized state. We do not want war nor with whom," - said Bagapsh.

As President republic over the past 15 years Abkhazia thrice fought and lost in this war killed four million people. "For the little people of this - catastrophe, "- said Bagapsh. He confirmed that the other day Abkhazia and South Ossetia with Russia sign Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.

According to him, this will be a fundamental document, after which Additional agreements will be concluded between the various ministries and departments.

"I think that after signing the necessary agreements and documents from Russia, we will make application for participation in the Union State of Russia-Belarus" - said Bagapsh. "But that will decide who is there now," - he added.

Abkhazia also does not exclude the possibility for themselves and adherence to the CIS Collective Security Treaty Organization

"If it is expanding the CIS, then prepared to participate and there, and in the CSTO, too," - continued the President. "This is a difficult question, step-by-step," - he added.

In doing so, said the President of the republic, "Russia does not have any claims, it stated, and nothing does not want", said Interfax. Republic of Abkhazia at the same time intends to establish a "good, cordial relations with Russia," Bagapsh stressed. "This is our partner, the choice is made by our grandfathers and great-grandfather."

The President also pointed out that Abkhazia is not meant "not for one square meter of Georgian land." "But its territory and we do not give," - he said, responding to journalists' questions. Bagapsh said that this position republic applies both to the Gali region, and to the Kodori Gorge, which are the border areas. He recalled that during the armed clashes Georgian side "we took to the Inguri River, but retreated back into their territory."

Lavrov: Abkhazia entry into the CSTO legally impossible

Meanwhile, earlier this week Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in TV interview "Russia" that the joining of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in of the CSTO legally impossible.

"It is legally impossible, if only because members of the CSTO States are, and must be a state that is recognized by all Members of an organization to gain membership "- said Lavrov.

Commenting on the prospects for recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia other states, the Minister said that this process will slowly. "There are a number of reasons, and we can talk about them, but I think that everyone understands that each country takes a decision on recognition independently. Acceptance - is a unique act, an individual act each individual State, not the sort of collective procedure "-- he said.

In CSTO comprises Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan.

Bagapsh: Abkhazia is not meant "to any Georgian square meter of land"

Abkhazia is not meant "not for one square meter of Georgian land," said President Sergei Bagapsh.

"Not a single square meter of Georgian land we do not need, but its territory and we do not give," - he said, replying to journalists' questions. Bagapsh stressed that this position republic applies both to the Gali region, and to the Kodori Gorge, which are the border areas. He recalled that during the conflict, Abkhaz troops took to the Inguri River, which "was to be the boundary between Abkhazia and Georgia."

"But given that these borders were held, they were these borders, we moved away from the river and embarked on its borders. We do not need Georgian territory," - said Bagapsh.

Bagapsh is counting on the rapid development of economy Abkhazia in conditions of independence

With regard to the economy of Abkhazia, in the words of its president, it can develop independently, without assistance in the face of an independent republic.

Bagapsh said that before the war "was very republic economically developed, ranging from hydrocarbons to the resort area." "We have not requested assistance, we asked one thing: do not meddle with us live and develop, use our ports," - he said.

Bagapsh recalled that since 1995 Abkhazia develop its economy in the face of the embargo. After President Vladimir Putin became Russia, began the process of opening the borders and establish economic ties with Russia. "Over the past 15 years have not all been recovered, but we have done a lot," - he said. Bagapsh emphasized that the leadership of Abkhazia is well aware of the need "to live by the norms of international law" and will strive for this.

Kokoity: South reunite with North Ossetia and Russia will join the

South Ossetia intends to unite with North Ossetia and enter into Russia. This was stated by the President of the republic Eduard Kokoity.

"Yes, of course, we enter into Russia and we are not going to do any independent Ossetia, because it is so historically, our forefathers have made this choice" - said Kokoity during a meeting with members of the International Discussion Club "Valdai" on Thursday in Sochi.

The President of South Ossetia stressed that unification with North Ossetia means "restoration of historical justice, because the Ossetian people has been divided against their will".

"For the leaders of North and South Ossetia will be important association between the two peoples. The problem of our divided people - rather humanitarian and not political" - he said.

Kokoity: we promised earlier recognition of Kosovo - for treason Russia

As noted Kokoity, Western experts offered South Ossetia persuade North Ossetia to withdraw from the Russia.

"We suggested at the time, especially Western experts and political scientists, we are persuaded to withdraw from North Ossetia of Russia.

We promised recognition even before Kosovo, if we convince North Ossetia to withdraw from the Russia, "- said Kokoity.

Talking about the desire of South Ossetia to unite with North Ossetia and enter into Russia, the President noted that the republic needed, "to survive as a people to preserve their culture, their language, their history."

"We have to know the traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus - we remain faithful to Oath, which gave our ancestors in in 1774, when the unified Ossetia became part of Russia," - he underscored.

The President noted that there is no document which would be shown on the voluntary withdrawal of South Ossetia from Russia.

In this connection, he recalled that South Ossetia has long met to file suit in the Constitutional Court of Russia, "to prove its truth in this matter."

Speaking on the recognition of Russia and Nicaragua independence of South Ossetia, Kokoity said that it was a necessary stage, which the republic was to pass.

Associated State, Free Associated State - a form of confederation united on a bilateral basis uneven States, where a smaller state, formally maintaining sovereignty and independence, a significant portion of its trust powers greater state.

Usually this is foreign policy, communications, transportation, the armed forces. In fact, associate state - a transitional form of external dependence subordinate territory, located between the status of the colony and independent state.

Currently in the world there are free association. For example, the United States has five such elements: Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau. With France - Monaco and New Caledonia. With Britain - Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The self-proclaimed Transdniester State policy of the State associate with Russia and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - with Turkey. Also in 1990 - 2000 he was under bilateral treaties, in free association with Russia was of Tatarstan. According to Wikipedia.

The Constitution does not prevent the adoption of South Ossetia into Russia

Legal obstacles to the adoption of South Ossetia into Russia not - in our country seven years ago was adopted by the Federal Constitutional Law, which clearly established procedure for such a procedure, said "Echo of Moscow".

In the first lines defined by law: the adoption of the Russian Federation - a procedure accession by a foreign state or part of it. The main requirement of accession - voluntarily. On the proposal of the adoption of Russia should make itself a foreign country, which is entirely - or any of its part - is going to accede to our country.

The proposal sent to the President of Russia, he will, in turn, having received an official document, it shall notify the Federation Council, State Duma and the government. Then Russia and the acceding countries conclude an international treaty, which shall include the name and status of the future federation, specifies the issues of succession, nationality, the legislation of Russia on a new territory.

The signed document sent parties to verify the Constitutional Court of Russia. After the COP will give an opinion on the Basic Law under a treaty country, connects to the process of Parliament. President makes a contract to the State Duma for ratification and - simultaneously - a draft federal constitutional law on adoption in the Russian Federation to the new entity.

The bill defines the name, status and the border region, the timing of new actors in the integration of economic, financial, credit and legal system of Russia, as well as - in a system of government. Duma Adopts Law, the Federation Council approves it, both houses will ratify an international treaty. President sign these documents and they are published in the official press and come into effect.

At the conclusion of the Constitutional list of subjects of the Federation, made another name.

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