The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili, held a meeting with Louis Bono, the Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations of the U.S. Department of State Louis Bono.
The meeting primarily addressed the challenging circumstances resulting from Russian occupation in Georgia's Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, focusing on security, humanitarian concerns, and human rights issues. Discussions also touched on the progress and dynamics within the international negotiations in Geneva, with a positive acknowledgment of the United States' and Louis Bono's involvement in these efforts.
In the context of seeking a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Georgia conflict, there was a strong emphasis on Russia's adherence to the EU-brokered ceasefire agreement of 12 August 2008.
Ilia Darchiashvili expressed gratitude to Louis Bono for the United States' contributions toward peacefully resolving the Russia-Georgia conflict. Additionally, appreciation was extended for the ongoing efforts by the United States as a strategic partner in supporting Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.