Annex 1 To Protocol # 27 of  the JCC Session dated May 14-16, 2003, Gori
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On Actions To Be Taken For Realization Of The Agreement Between The Governments Of Russian Federation And Georgia On Mutual Cooperation And Rehabilitation Of Economy In The Zone Of The Georgian-Ossetian Conflict And Return Of Refuges Dated
December 23, 2000
Pursuant to the Agreement between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian—Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, the JCC developed the objectives, basic directions and mechanisms for formation and realization of the inter-state Russian-Georgia programs on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
the JCC resolved:
For the purpose of resolving the decision made by the Russia-Georgia commission on the issues of economic cooperation at the 5th session dated July 5, 2002, assign the cochairmen of the JCC from Russian and Georgian sides to apply to the Governments of Russia and Georgia with the proposal, prior to July 1, 2003, establish inter-state Russian-Georgian organ for the development and realization of the Program.
Dee it expedient to appoint as a head of this inter-state organ Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Russian Federation and Deputy Minister of Economy, Industry and Trade of Georgia, and include it in the above-noted organ of the representatives of the following ministries and agencies:
From Russian Federation:
- Ministry of Economic Development and Trade;
- Ministry of Finance;
- Ministry of Energy;
- Ministry of Transport;
- Ministry of Communications and Information;
- State Committee of Construction and Housing;
- Ministry of Agriculture;
- Ministry of Natural resources.
From Georgia:
- Ministry of Economy, Industry and Trade;
- Ministry of Finance;
- Ministry of Fuel ad Energy;
- Ministry of Transport and Communications;
- Ministry of Urbanization and Construction;
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food;
- Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources,
as well as representatives of ministries of Foreign Affairs and other concerned ministries and  agencies of Russian Federation and Georgia.
Take into account the participation in the work of the inter-state Russian-Georgian organ the authorized representatives if South Ossetia and North Ossetia.
2. Ask the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia to consider in the state budgets for 2004 all necessary allocations for the activity of the inter-state Russian-Georgian organ for the development and realization of the Program on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgia-Ossetian conflict, and support attraction of budgetary and other sources for realization of the priority issues within the framework of this Program.
On behalf of the Georgian side            
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE
and EC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 2 To Protocol #27 of the JCC Session dated  May 14-16, 2003 Gori
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On Realization of the Rehabilitation of the EC Program
Taking into account the importance of the realization of social, economic and humanitarian programs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict for further development of the process of its settlement,
noting with regret about the delay in implementation of the rehabilitation program funded by the European Commission irrespective of the previously achieved agreement,
taking into account the readiness of the European Commission to start funding the rehabilitation projects coordinated with thee Georgian and South Ossetian parties in the amount of 1,3 million Euro,
the JCC resolved:
1. To take into account the readiness of EC to start funding the projects agreed within the rehabilitation programs in the amount of the remaining after the exclusion from the total cost of projects (2,5 million Euro) “reconstruction of Trans-Caucasian Highway” and “Center of Control over Transportation of Cargo”.
2. South Ossetian and Georgian parties, Mission of the OSCE in Georgia and Delegation of EC in Georgia prior to June 15, 2003, coordinate the list of the rehabilitation projects within the amount of 1,3 million Euro and present it to the respective organs for opening the financing and starting their rehabilitation within the shorted period of time.
3. To propose the OSCE and EC to inform the JCC about the proceeding of works on the given issue on a regular basis.
On behalf of the Georgian side            
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE  
and EC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 3 To Protocol #27 of the JCC Session dated May 14-16, 2003 Gori
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On activities of the JPKF and Mutual Cooperation of Law Enforcement Organs in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict
Studying and reviewing the proposals presented by then parties and the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia,
the JCC resolved:
1. For the purpose of improvement of the activities of the Special Coordination Center (SCC):
a)agree with the proposals of the OSCE #1,4 and 5 (Annex 1 to Protocol to  the session of the workgroup dated April 18, 2003);
b) Prior to June 10, review the proposals of North Ossetian Party on inclusion of the representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Ossetia-Alania to the SCC (Annex 1 to the protocol of the session of the workgroup dated April 18, 2003).
2. Georgian and South Ossetian parties, prior to June 10, shall review the possibility of changing the procedure for staffing the personal of organs of internal affairs at the joint post of road police in the villages of Kekhvi and Tamarasheni by employees of police of Kekhvi and the department of Internal Affairs of Tskhinvali and transferring the above-noted post to the SCC. After resolving the above-noted issue, continue consultations about staying of military observers in Kekhvi.
3. Assign cochairman of the JCC from the Georgian side, prior to June 10, 2003, to present for discussions the respective agencies received proposals on shifting of block-posts to the village of Tkviavi outside the borders of the zone of the JPKF responsibility.
4. Proposals of acting Commander of the JPKF, S. Nabzdorov, about the procedure of carrying the automatic gun machine in the zone of conflict shall be considered after renewing the activities of the SCC.
5. Prior to June 10, 203, Georgian and South Ossetian parties, on the basis of existed projects, shall develop the coordinated provision on the status of weekly “Thursday” meetings.
On behalf of the Georgian side            
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE  
and EC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


PROTOCOL # 28 MEETINGS OF COCHAIRMEN OF THE JCC FOR GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
June 23-26, 2003, Moscow
Chaired by:
M. Mayorov - Head of the Russian Part of the JCC, Ambassador of Special Tasks
Agenda
1. On the draft inter-state Russian-Georgian program on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
2. On the actions to be taken for realization of the Agreement between the Government of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000.
3. On implementation of the decision of the JCC (Annex 2 to protocol #27 dated May 14-16 2003, Gori) on Realization of the Rehabilitation Program of the European Commission”.
3. On fulfillment of the decision of the JCC (Annex 3 to protocol #27 dated May 14-16, 2003, Gori) on the Activities of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement and Mutual Cooperation of Law Enforcement Parties in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict.
4. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1. 1. On the draft inter-state Russian-Georgian program on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict
(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov, Bertran)
1.1.. Approve the decision on draft inter-state Russian-Georgian program on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and actions for rehabilitation of economy in the regions of return thereof (Annex 1).
2. On the actions to be taken for realization of the Agreement between the Government of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000.
(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov)
2.1.. Approve the decision on the actions to be taken for realization of the Agreement between the Government of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000 (Annex 2).
3. On implementation of the decision of the JCC (Annex 2 to protocol #27 dated May 14-16 2003, Gori) on Realization of the Rehabilitation Program of the European Commission”.
(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Lacomb, Liddle)
3.1.. Approve the decision on implementation of the decision of the JCC (Annex 2 to protocol #27 dated May 14-16 2003, Gori) on Realization of the Rehabilitation Program of the European Commission” (Annex 3).
4. On fulfillment of the decision of the JCC (Annex 3 to protocol #27 dated May 14-16, 2003, Gori) on the Activities of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement and Mutual Cooperation of Law Enforcement Parties in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict.
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov, Kublashvili, Elbakiev)
4.1. The parties shall continue working on fulfillment of the decision of the JCC (Annex 3 to protocol #27 dated May 14-16, 2003, Gori) on the Activities of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement and Mutual Cooperation of Law Enforcement Parties in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict.
5. Miscellaneous
5.1. On actions dedicated to 11th anniversary of starting the activities of the JPKF in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)
Resolved:
Take actions dedicated to 11th anniversary of starting the activities of the JPKF in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict on July 13-14, 2003 in Tskhinvali.
Assign the United Command of the JPKF to present the respective plan of actions prior to July 1, 2003.
5.2. On fulfillment of article 4 of the Agreement between the Government of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, and article 12.2. of the Protocol 4 of the session of the Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000 (Annex 4).
(Kusov, Machavariani, Chochiev, Mayorov)
5.3. On some organizational issues of the process of negotiations for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and its funding (Annex 5).
(Kusov, Machavariani, Chochiev, Mayorov, Lacomb, Liddle)
5.4. On the statement of the acting Commander of the JPKF regarding the unsanctioned aircrafts over the zone under the responsibility of the JPKF.
Resolved:
Take into consideration the statement of the acting Commander of the JPKF, Major General S. Nabdzorov addressed to cochairmen of the JCC with regard to the recent unsanctioned flight of aircrafts over the zone under the responsibility of the JPKF.
M. Mayorov, Chairman of the Session, Head of the Russian Part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 1 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session dated June 23-25, 2003 Moscow
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On the draft inter-state Russian-Georgian program on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and actions for rehabilitation of economy in the regions of return
Taking into account the importance of resolving the problem of return of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict for the development of the process of the conflict settlement, the parties, after studying and reviewing the proposals of the parties on the draft program,
the JCC resolved:
1. For the purpose of speeding up the development and submission to the executive organs of Russian Federation and Georgia the draft inter-state Russian-Georgian program on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, within the framework of the Special Committee of the JCC on refugees, the parties shall organize regular work on specification of quantitative indices on the categories considered under normative acts of the respective party (deadline is end September, 2003).
2. The parties shall conduct model financial calculations of costs on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, taking into account the standards applicable on the territories of the parties (deadline is end September 2003).
3. The parties shall develop and present proposals on the draft Russian-Georgian program on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. Concretize actions through defining the model financial costs on rehabilitation of economy in the zone of return of taking into account the directions considered under the version  of draft program coordinated within the framework of the JCC (deadline is end September 2003).
4. Apply to the regional representation of UN in Georgia and Russian Federation with the request to render methodological assistance in development of the program proceeding from the experience of international activities and works on the territory of Russian federation and Georgia (deadline is end September 2003).
Taking into account the extreme importance of defining the mechanism of compensation and rehabilitation of the right to lost accommodation and property, assign the cochairman of the JCC from Georgian party to notify the leadership of the executive authorities of Georgia about the request of the JCC on speeding up the consideration of the draft law on rehabilitation and protection of housing and property rights of refugees and IDPs. Inform the JCC about the taken actions in September of the current year.
Hold next session of the Special Committee of the JCC on refugees at the end of September 2003, in Tbilisi.
On behalf of the Georgian side
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE
On behalf of EC
On behalf of UN
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 2 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session dated June 23-25, 2003, Moscow
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On actions to be taken for realization of the Agreement between the Government of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000
Having heard the information of cochairmen from Russian and Georgian parties on implementation of the decision of the JCC “On the actions to be taken for realization of the Agreement between the Government of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000” adopted in Gori on may 14-16 of 2003,
The JCC resolved:
1. To take into account the information of cochairmen from Russian and Georgian parties.
2. To note that the parties carried out certain work on formation the inter-state organ by Russian and Georgian parties for development and realization of the Program on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
3. To ask the co-chairman from Georgian party to apply to the head of the Georgian part of the Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation with the request to inform its Russian colleague about the readiness of the Georgian party to establish the states inter-state organ in the near future.
4. Georgian and North Ossetian parties shall present the candidates of the r authorized representatives to participate in the work of the stated organ.
5. Pursuant to paragraph 8 of Protocol of July 5, 2002 to the session of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation to assign the workgroup on economic issues of the JCC prior to December 30, 2003 develop and present for reviewing at the next session of the JCC the draft provision on Russian-Georgian inter-state organ on development and realization of the program on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
On behalf of the Georgian side            
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE
and the EC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 3 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session dated June 23-25, 2003, Moscow
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On implementation off the decision of the JCC (Annex 2 to Protocol #27 dated May 14-16 of 2003 in Gori) “on Realization of the Rehabilitation Program of the European Commission”
Having heard the results of the consultative meeting on economic issues of South Ossetian and Georgian parties with the participation of the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia and the Delegation of the EC in Georgia pursuant to the Decision of the JCC dated May 14-16 of May 2003.
The JCC resolved:
1. Approve the list of draft program of the European Commission agreed on June 19, 2003 in Tbilisi in the amount of 1.3. Million Euro.
The European Commission confirms its readiness to start funding of the projects agreed on June 19, 2003 in Tbilisi.
2. The final decision on funding the projects on the remaining sum in the amount of 1.2 million Euro and the definition of their list shall be made on the basis of the preparatory meeting of the expert groups, which will be held in Tskhinvali no later than July 15, 2003.
On behalf of the Georgian side            
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE
and the EC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 4 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session dated June 23-25, 2003, Moscow
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On fulfillment of article 4 of the Agreement between the Government of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, and article 12.2. of the Protocol 4 of the session of the Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000
The JCC resolved:
Cochairmen of the JCC from Russian and Georgian parties applies to the leadership of РАО ЕЭС of Russia and the Ministry of Energy of Georgia, pursuant to Article 4 of the Agreement between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, and article 12.2. of the Protocol 4 of the session of the Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000 and paragraph 12.2. of Protocol 4 of the session of the Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000, to resolve the issue on paying off the arrears for power supply in 1998 and in the first quarter of 1999 in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
Cochairmen of the JCC from Russian and Georgian parties shall take control over the resolution of the above-stated issue.
On behalf of the Georgian side            
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE
and the EC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 5 To Protocol #28 of  the JCC Session dated June 23-25, 2003, Moscow
DECISION THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT On some organizational issues of the process of negotiations for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and its funding
Pursuant to the decision of the JCC dated October 25, 2001 (Annex 1 to Protocol #19) and dated February 9-10 of 2003 (Annex 5 to Protocol #26), taking into account the positive results achieved within the framework of the project on support to Georgian and South Ossetian parts of the JCC and expert groups of Georgian and South Ossetian parties, the term of which is expiring on June 30, 2003, as well as the readiness of the EC to positively respond the application of the Georgian and South Ossetian parties of the JCC with the request on the extension of funding of the state project,
The JCC resolved:
1. Note the successful implementation of the schedule of the activities of the JCC for 2003.
Within the remaining period of time of the current year, deem it expedient to hold no less than:
- three sessions of the JCC according to the following sequence: North Ossetian, South Ossetian and Georgia;
- two session of workgroups of the JCC on economic issues;
- two session of the ad hoc committee on voluntary return of refugees and IDPs;
as well as, if necessary, meetings of other workgroups of the JCC.
2. Recommend the parties to hold within the remaining period of 2003 no less than two meetings of expert groups of the authorized representatives of the parties on the full-scale settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
Take into account the proposal of the head of the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia, Mr. J. Lacomb, on holding 10th session of expert groups of the authorized delegations of the parties on the 9th, the preliminary meeting, which will be held on July 15, 2003 min Tskhinvali.
Confirm the expediency of keeping the periodicity of meetings of the JCC and expert groups for 2004 year too.
On behalf of the Georgian side            
On behalf of the South Ossetian side
On behalf of the Russian Side                
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
In participation of the OSCE
and the EC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


PROTOCOL # 29 MEETINGS OF COCHAIRMEN OF THE JCC FOR GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
July 14-15, 2003, Tskhinvali
Chaired by: B. Chochiev - Head of the South Ossetian Part of the JCC, Minister of Special Tasks of North Ossetia
Agenda:
1. On implementation of the Decisions #27 and #28 of the JCC on Activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict
2. On the bulletin of the JCC.
3. On some statements incorporating biased assessment of the activities of the JCC.
4. Information of Russian and Georgian parties on the decision of the JCC of July 23-26, 2003 on implementation of article 4 of the agreement between the Governments of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2003 and paragraph 12.2. of Protocol 4 of the session of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000.
5. Information of the Georgian party on the process of implementation of the decision #23 of the JCC dated July 9, 2002 on resolution of problems of return to the development program of UN 100,000 US Dollars intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict.
6. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1. On implementation of the Decisions #27 and #28 of the JCC on Activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov, Tibilov, Nabzdorov)
1.1. The parties paid attention to the importance of improving mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs of the parties, establishing closer contacts between them and coordinating their efforts for fight against crime.
The Georgian party shall complete studying the proposal of North Ossetian party on inclusion of representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Ossetia-Alania in the JCC.
The workgroup, within the period of ten days, shall carry out consultations for the purpose of developing proposals on “Thursday” meetings.
2. on the bulletin of the JCC
(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov, Tibilov, Kochiev)
2.1 With regard to achievement of final agreements on the provision on the information bulletin of the JCC, assign the workgroup, prior to September 20, 2003, resolve all organization and technical issues related to the beginning of  publication of the bulletin, and present the stated provision to the Commission for approval.
3. On some statements incorporating biased assessment of the activities of the JCC.
(Kochiev, Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Chapidze, Mayorov)
3.1. The parties of the JCC indicate unacceptability of the statements of some organs incorporating biased assessments about the role of the JCC in the settlement of the conflict and unfounded information on the process of negotiations. Such statements cause bewilderment, especially when they are made when there is some progress and some compromising decisions of the parties on various aspects of the conflict settlement.
The parties to the JCC appeal the representatives of various organizations to prevent distribution of unfounded information directed towards discrediting the work of the JCC, undermining of its authority and its decisive role in the settlement of the Georgina-Ossetian conflict.
4. Information of Russian and Georgian parties on the decision of the JCC of July 23-26, 2003 on implementation of article 4 of the agreement between the Governments of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2003 and paragraph 12.2. of Protocol 4 of the session of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000.
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)
4.1. Take into account the information of Russian and Georgian parts of the JCC on the performed fork with regard the stated issue.
5. On information of the Georgian party on the process of implementation of the decision #23 of the JCC dated July 9, 2002 on resolution of problems of return to the development program of UN 100,000 US Dollars intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)
5.1 Assign the cochairman of the JCC from the Georgian side, prior to August 1, 2003, consider UN in respective instances (organs)the issue of return of 100,000 US Dollars to the program intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict.
6. Miscellaneous.
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)
6.1 Take into account the statement of the head of the South Ossetian part of the JCC on concern of South Ossetian party about existence of subdivisions of Georgian armed forces in Georgian contingent of the JPKF in the zone of conflict which had been trained by foreign trainers (inspectors).
Take into account the statement of  the head of Georgian part of the JCC on the fact that the rotation that took place in the Georgian battalion of the JPKF was carried out in accordance with the provision on main principles of activities of military contingents and groups of military observers intended for normalization of situation in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict, and the fact that this subdivision will continue actions within the mandate of the JPKF in future too.
6.2 South Ossetian party expressed its concern about the fact that within recent period of time facts of illegal cuttings of water pipelined of Edisi-Tskhinvali became very frequent. This water pipeline goes through the village Kemerta-Tamarasheni.. In this regard, assign the Georgian side to study this issue and, if needed, take respective actions for prevention of illegal cuttings of water pipelines. It was also noted that it is necessary to regulate the Tiriponi channel.
The parties deeply appreciated the efforts of South Ossetian regarding their hospitality and creation of favorable conditions for carrying out the session.
B. Chochiev, Chairman of the Session, Head of South Ossetian Part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


MINUTES Of The Meeting on the issues of rehabilitation of the electroenergetic objects
Enguri Power Station, 16 May 2003
Decided:
From the side of OAO RAO “EEC Russia”;
Rapoport A. N.   – Deputy Chairman of the OAO Board, RAO “EEC Russia”
Sharov Y. V.    - head of Export Department OAO RAO “EEC Russia”
Dod E.V. – General Director ZAO ‘Inter RAO EEC’
Volkov D.E. – Leading specialist of the Export Department OAO RAO “EEC Russia”.
From the side of the Ministry of Energy of Russia:
Yanovskiy A.B. – Deputy Minister of Energy
Terniouk A.M. – Deputy Chairman of the Department
From the Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Georgia:
Mirtskhulava D. Ts. – Minister of Fuel and Energy of Georgia
Miminashvili M.A. – head Engineer of the Project – Kaskad Enguri HES
Emkhvari N. D.  – head engineer of the Institute “Hidroproekti”. Tbilisi
Maisuradze Sh. A.  – General Director ‘GruzRosenergo’
From the Abkhaz side
Bagapsh S. V. – General Director  ‘Chernomorenergo’
Jinjolia Kh. S. – First deputy to the General Director ‘Chernomorenergo’.
Noted:
1.  In accordance with the program of attendance of energy objects, the delegation of OAO RAO “EEDC Russia” observed the major units and facilities of Enguri Station, PGEC-1, Sukhumi Station and various of object of  high-voltage networks.
2.  It is necessary to carry out rehabilitative works in Enguri Power Station and attached stations.
3.  The ministry of Fuel and Energy of Georgia, together with  “Chernomorenergo” and with participation of OAO RAO “EEC Russia” are elaborating the necessary set of projecting, repairing, installation and starting-up and adjustment works, including the equipments, spare-parts and materials that are in need to meet the given parameters.
Decided:
1.  To design and approve the business-plan of rehabilitation works for Sukhumi Station, as well as for high-voltage network;  responsible sides: Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Georgia, “Chernomorenergo”, OAO RAO “EEC Russia”.  Deadline – July 2003.
2.  To set up the sources and mechanisms for energy marketing produced at the given energy objects;  responsible sides: Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Georgia, “Chernomorenergo”. Deadline – July 2003.
3.  As the first stage of the realization of business-plan, for attracting the investments and realization of rehabilitation works, the sides establish the special agency; responsible sides: Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Georgia, “Chernomorenergo”, OAO RAO “EEC Russia”.  Deadline – August 2003.
4. To conclude all necessary agreements between the sides and special agency for the term of 25 years on the basis of special conditions (construction, temporary ownership, management, transferring).  Responsible sides: Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Georgia and  “Chernomorenergo”. Deadline – August 2003.
5.  For the joint exploitation of Enguri Power Station, the Minsitry of Fiel and Energy of Georgia and “Chernomorenergo” will consider the possibility of involving the OAO RAO “EEC Russia”.  Responsible sides: Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Georgia and  “Chernomorenergo”. Deadline – June 2003.
The signatures of participants
Rapoport A. N.   – Deputy Chairman of the OAO Board, RAO “EEC Russia”
Bagapsh S. V. – General Director  ‘Chernomorenergo’
Mirtskhulava D. Ts. – Minister of Fuel and Energy of Georgia
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


PROTOCOL # 29 MEETINGS OF COCHAIRMEN OF THE JCC FOR GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
July 14-15, 2003, Tskhinvali
Chaired by: B. Chochiev - Head of the South Ossetian Part of the JCC, Minister of Special Tasks of North Ossetia
Agenda:
1. On implementation of the Decisions #27 and #28 of the JCC on Activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict
2. On the bulletin of the JCC.
3. On some statements incorporating biased assessment of the activities of the JCC.
4. Information of Russian and Georgian parties on the decision of the JCC of July 23-26, 2003 on implementation of article 4 of the agreement between the Governments of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2003 and paragraph 12.2. of Protocol 4 of the session of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000.
5. Information of the Georgian party on the process of implementation of the decision #23 of the JCC dated July 9, 2002 on resolution of problems of return to the development program of UN 100,000 US Dollars intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict.
6. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1. On implementation of the Decisions #27 and #28 of the JCC on Activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov, Tibilov, Nabzdorov)
1.1. The parties paid attention to the importance of improving mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs of the parties, establishing closer contacts between them and coordinating their efforts for fight against crime.
The Georgian party shall complete studying the proposal of North Ossetian party on inclusion of representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Ossetia-Alania in the JCC.
The workgroup, within the period of ten days, shall carry out consultations for the purpose of developing proposals on “Thursday” meetings.
2. on the bulletin of the JCC
(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov, Tibilov, Kochiev)
2.1 With regard to achievement of final agreements on the provision on the information bulletin of the JCC, assign the workgroup, prior to September 20, 2003, resolve all organization and technical issues related to the beginning of  publication of the bulletin, and present the stated provision to the Commission for approval.
3. On some statements incorporating biased assessment of the activities of the JCC.
(Kochiev, Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Chapidze, Mayorov)
3.1. The parties of the JCC indicate unacceptability of the statements of some organs incorporating biased assessments about the role of the JCC in the settlement of the conflict and unfounded information on the process of negotiations. Such statements cause bewilderment, especially when they are made when there is some progress and some compromising decisions of the parties on various aspects of the conflict settlement.
The parties to the JCC appeal the representatives of various organizations to prevent distribution of unfounded information directed towards discrediting the work of the JCC, undermining of its authority and its decisive role in the settlement of the Georgina-Ossetian conflict.
4. Information of Russian and Georgian parties on the decision of the JCC of July 23-26, 2003 on implementation of article 4 of the agreement between the Governments of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2003 and paragraph 12.2. of Protocol 4 of the session of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000.
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)
4.1. Take into account the information of Russian and Georgian parts of the JCC on the performed fork with regard the stated issue.
5. On information of the Georgian party on the process of implementation of the decision #23 of the JCC dated July 9, 2002 on resolution of problems of return to the development program of UN 100,000 US Dollars intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)
5.1 Assign the cochairman of the JCC from the Georgian side, prior to August 1, 2003, consider UN in respective instances (organs)the issue of return of 100,000 US Dollars to the program intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict.
6. Miscellaneous.
(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)
6.1 Take into account the statement of the head of the South Ossetian part of the JCC on concern of South Ossetian party about existence of subdivisions of Georgian armed forces in Georgian contingent of the JPKF in the zone of conflict which had been trained by foreign trainers (inspectors).
Take into account the statement of  the head of Georgian part of the JCC on the fact that the rotation that took place in the Georgian battalion of the JPKF was carried out in accordance with the provision on main principles of activities of military contingents and groups of military observers intended for normalization of situation in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict, and the fact that this subdivision will continue actions within the mandate of the JPKF in future too.
6.2 South Ossetian party expressed its concern about the fact that within recent period of time facts of illegal cuttings of water pipelined of Edisi-Tskhinvali became very frequent. This water pipeline goes through the village Kemerta-Tamarasheni.. In this regard, assign the Georgian side to study this issue and, if needed, take respective actions for prevention of illegal cuttings of water pipelines. It was also noted that it is necessary to regulate the Tiriponi channel.
The parties deeply appreciated the efforts of South Ossetian regarding their hospitality and creation of favorable conditions for carrying out the session.
B. Chochiev, Chairman of the Session, Head of South Ossetian Part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


RESOLUTION 1494 (2003) UNITED NATIONS ADOPTED BY THE SECURITY COUNCIL, on 30 July 2003
The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1462 (2003) of 30 January 2003,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 21 July 2003 (S/2003/751),
Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon (S/1997/57, annex) and Istanbul summits of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
Deploring that the perpetrators of the shooting down of a helicopter of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) on 8 October 2001, which resulted in the death of nine people on board, have still not been identified,
Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,
Welcoming, however, the positive momentum given to the United Nations-led peace process by the two high-level meetings of the Group of Friends in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the Presidents of Georgia and the Russian Federation in Sochi,
Welcoming also the important contributions made by UNOMIG and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) in stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, and stressing its attachment to the close cooperation existing between them in the performance of their respective mandates,
1. Wel comes the report of the Secretary-General of 21 July 2003 (S/2003/751);
2. Reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and the necessity to define the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia in strict accordance with these principles;
3. Commends and strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its capacity as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the OSCE, to promote the stabilization of the situation and the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement, which must include a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia;
4. Stresses, in particular, its strong support for the document on “Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi” and for its letter of transmittal, finalized by, and with the full support of, all members of the Group of Friends;
5. Deeply regrets the continued refusal of the Abkhaz side to agree to a discussion on the substance of this document, again strongly urges the Abkhaz side to receive the document and its transmittal letter, urges both parties thereafter to give them full and open consideration, and to engage in constructive negotiations on their substance, and urges those having influence with the parties to promote this outcome;
6. Regrets the lack of progress on the initiation of political status negotiations, and recalls, once again, that the purpose of these documents is to facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties, under the leadership of the United Nations, on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, and is not an attempt to impose or dictate any specific solution to the parties;
7. Underlines further that the process of negotiation leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to both sides will require concessions from both sides;
8. Wel comes the convening of two meetings of senior representatives of the Group of Friends in Geneva and particularly welcomes the participation in a positive spirit of representatives of the two parties at the second meeting;
9. Welcomes also the identification in the first Geneva meeting of three sets of issues as key to advancing the peace process (economic cooperation, the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, political and security matters) and the following work on the substance of those issues, including in bilateral working groups by Russia and Georgia as agreed by the two Presidents in their meeting in Sochi in March 2003, and also in the initial high-level meeting of the parties on 15 July 2003, chaired by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and with the participation of the Group of Friends;
10. Further welcomes the commitment of the parties to continue their dialogue on economic cooperation, refugee returns as well as political and security matters regularly and in a structured manner and their agreement to join the Group of Friends again towards the end of the year to review progress and explore future steps and encourages them to act upon that commitment;
11. Calls on the parties to spare no efforts to overcome their ongoing mutual mistrust;
12. Calls again on the parties to ensure the necessary revitalization of the peace process in all its major aspects, including their work in the Coordinating Council and its relevant mechanisms, to build on the results of the Yalta meeting on confidence-building measures in March 2001 (S/2001/242), to implement the proposals agreed on that occasion in a purposeful and cooperative manner, and to consider holding a fourth conference on confidence-building measures;
13. Reminds all concerned to refrain from any action that might impede the peace process;
14. Stresses the urgent need for progress on the question of the refugees and internally displaced persons, calls on both sides to display a genuine commitment to make returns the focus of special attention and to undertake this task in close coordination with UNOMIG and consultations with UNHCR and the Group of Friends and recalls the understanding in Sochi by Georgia and the Russian Federation that the reopening of the Sochi-Tbilisi railway will be undertaken in parallel with the return of refugees and displaced persons, starting in the Gali district, reaffirms the unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from the conflict, reaffirms also the inalienable right of all refugees and IDPs affected by the conflict to return to their homes in secure and dignified conditions, in accordance with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement of 4 April 1994 (S/1994/397, annex II) and the Yalta Declaration;
15. Recalls that the Abkhaz side bears a particular responsibility to protect the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population, and requests further measures to be undertaken inter alia by the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to create conditions conducive to the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, including through quick-impact projects, to develop their skills and to increase their self-reliance, with full respect for their inalienable right to return to their homes in secure and dignified conditions;
16. Wel comes the positive consideration by the parties given to the recommendations of the joint assessment mission to the Gali district, urges them once again to implement those recommendations and in particular calls upon the Abkhaz side to agree to the opening as soon as possible of the Gali branch of the human rights office in Sukhumi and to provide security conditions for its unhindered functioning;
17. Endorses the recommendations by the Secretary-General in his report of 21 July 2003 (S/2003/751, para. 30) that a civilian police component of 20 officers be added to UNOMIG, to strengthen its capacity to carry out its mandate and in particular contribute to the creation of conditions conducive to the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons and refugees, and welcomes the commitment of the parties to implement the recommendations by the security assessment mission of October to December 2002;
18. Calls in particular on the Abkhaz side to improve law enforcement involving the local population and to address the lack of instruction in their mother tongue for the ethnic Georgian population;
19. Condemns any violations of the provisions of the Moscow Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I);
20. Calls on both parties publicly to dissociate themselves from militant rhetoric and demonstrations of support for military options and for the activities of illegal armed groups, and encourages the Georgian side in particular to continue its efforts to put an end to the activities of illegal armed groups;
21. Wel comes the relative calm in the Kodori Valley and the intention reaffirmed by the parties to resolve the situation peacefully, recalls its strong support to the protocol signed by the two sides on 2 April 2002 regarding the situation in the Kodori Valley, calls on both sides, and in particular the Georgian side, to continue to fully implement this protocol, and recognizes the legitimate security concerns of the civilian populations in the area, calls on the political leaders in Tbilisi and Sukhumi to observe security agreements, and calls on both sides to spare no efforts to agree to a mutually acceptable arrangement for security of the population in, and in the vicinity of, the Kodori Valley;
22. Strongly condemns, however, the abduction of four UNOMIG personnel of 5 June 2003, which is the sixth hostage taking since the establishment of the mission, deeply deplores that none of the perpetrators have ever been identified or brought to justice and supports the Secretary-General’s call that this impunity must end;
23. Wel comes the additional safeguards for helicopter flights instituted in response to the shooting down of a UNOMIG helicopter on 8 October 2001, calls, once again, on the parties to take all necessary steps to identify those responsible for the incident, to bring them to justice, and to inform the Special Representative on the implementation of these steps;
24. Calls on the Georgian side to continue to improve security for joint UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping force patrols in the Kodori Valley to enable them to monitor the situation independently and regularly;
25. Underlines that it is the primary responsibility of both sides to provide appropriate security and to ensure the freedom of movement of UNOMIG, the CIS peacekeeping force and other international personnel;
26. Wel comes the constant review by UNOMIG of its security arrangements in order to ensure the highest possible level of security for its staff;
27. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating on 31 January 2004, subject to a review as appropriate of its mandate by the Council in the event of changes in the mandate of the CIS peacekeeping force;
28. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council regularly informed and to report three months from the date of the adoption of this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
29. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
(www.un.org/docs)


RESOLUTION OF THE PARLIAMENT OF GEORGIA on the remedies of ensuring the implementation of Chapter VII of the UN Charter
The Parliament of Georgia is confirming its commitment to the Decrees adopted in 1996, 1997, 2001 and 2002 regarding the Abkhazian issue and is expressing a serious concern that the executive government of Georgia has not yet implemented the remedies envisaged by the above mentioned Decrees.
The Parliament of Georgia is stating one more time, that:
The decision of the CIS leaders dated January 19, 1996 has not been fulfilled so far. In compliance with the said Decision, the CIS member countries took the responsibility upon themselves not to undertake any trade, economic, financial, transportation  or other operations  with the separatist government of Abkhazia, as well as not to establish any official relations with the regime there;
The peacekeeping forces of the Russian Federation acting under the CIS mandate are not fulfilling the liabilities envisaged by the mandate, which implies full support to settling the Abkhazian conflict, along with guarantees of creating all necessary conditions for the return of the IDPs and the refugees in safety and dignity.
The Decision of April 2, 1999, made by the Council of the CIS Leaders has not yet been fulfilled; according to this Decision, on the basis of the provisions of the UN Charter, in case of any delay in the process of return of the IDPs and the refugees, the question of changing the format of the peacekeeping operations currently undergoing in Abkhazia should be reconsidered;
The separatist government of Abkhazia is ignoring the efforts of the international community directed to settling conflicts; in particular, they are objecting to accept or discuss the document prepared by the special representative of the UN Secretary General on “Separating Competences between Tbilisi and Sokhumi”; they are also refraining from cooperation with the representatives of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
Despite the fact that ethnic cleansing perpetrated against the Georgians in Abkhazia had been recognized and endorsed by the decisions taken on Budapest, Lisbon and Istanbul summits (and this issue is also endorsed in the resolutions drafted by the UN on Abkhazian issue), it is up to this very day, that persecution of the Georgian population living in Abkhazia, as well as devastation and selling out of the property of the IDPs and the refugees is still continuing; Learning and teaching in Georgian language is strictly banned and the number of the facts of destroying the Georgian monuments of culture are growing day by day.
On the basis of the statement of the Russian party on closing the Gudauta military base, the Parliament of Georgia is calling the Russian Federation to give consent on the inspection of the said base and assist to implementation of the procedures recognized by various international legal norms.
The Parliament of Georgia reiterates the priority of settling the Abkhazian issue through political ways and aspires to employing all possible political resources for its peaceful resolution. In addition to this, the Parliament is supporting the decisions taken by the Security Council of Georgia concerning resolution of the Abkhazian conflict.
The Parliament of Georgia decrees:
To give orders to the executive government of Georgia:
a) To appeal to the UN Security Council with the request of enacting Chapter VII of the UN Charter;
b) To continue cooperation with the international organizations in Abkhazia with the purpose of making them react further on ethnic cleansing perpetrated in Abkhazia and the materials containing facts of devastation of Georgian monuments of culture;
c) To undertake further steps regarding change of the format of peacekeeping operations in the conflict zone and prepare the proposals on transformation and internationalization of their efforts, including readiness of various countries for taking part in the peacekeeping mission;
d) In compliance with the Decree of the Parliament of Georgia dated March 20, 2002, to provide the legal expertise of the international agreements and normative acts adopted on the Abkhazian issue for the purpose of further reaction on them.
e) To undertake relevant actions regarding the Abkhazian issue in order to fulfill those decisions of the Parliament of Georgia that had been taken before.
c) Information on the fulfillment of the given Decree will be heard at the session of the Parliament of Georgia in the first session week of the autumn session of 2003.
Nino Burjanadze  Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia
Tbilisi, July 16, 2003
(Archive of the Parliament of Georgia/in Georgian)

STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF THE HEADS OF STATES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES
The Council of  Heads of States of the Commonwealth of Independent States, still reaffirms its dedication to the Alma-Ata Memorandum on Supporting the Peace and Stability in the CIS of 10 February 1995, as well as its dedication to the spirit and letter of the decision on the measures on conflict settlement in Abkhazia, Georgia of 19 January 1996.
Once again recognizing the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, the Council of Heads of States of the Commonwealth of Independent States demands the rigorous implementation of all provisions of these documents.
Yalta, 19 September, 2003.
(Abkhaz Issue in Official Documents, Legislative and Executive organs of Georgia, International Organizations, 1989-1999, part III, 2000-2003; authors: Vakhtang Kholbaia, Teimuraz Chakhrakia, Rafiel Gelantia, David Latsuzbaia, Tb., 2004, p. 411/in Russian)


PROTOCOL OF THE MEETING OF CO-CHAIRMEN OF THE JCC FOR GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
October 2, 2003, Tbilisi
Chaired by: M. Mayorov - Head of the Russian Part of the JCC,
Ambassador of Special Tasks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
Agenda
1. On activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The participants discussed the issues regarding formalization of the “Thursday” meetings, existence of posts on Transcam (Trans Caucasian Highway), functioning of the SCC and unsanctioned flights of aircraft over the territories of the zone under the responsibility of the JPKF.
2. On rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The participants discussed the possibility of realizing the joint projects set under the Protocol on the results of Russian-Georgian negotiations with the participation of the authorized delegations of South Ossetian and North Ossetian parties in the presence of representatives of the OSCE and the European Commission on the issue of development and management of inter-state Russian-Georgian program on rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict (specifically, in the area of health protection, hydro-energy and agricultural complex).
The parties listened to the information of Russian and Georgia parties on the process of realization of the previous decisions of the JCC on creation of inter-state Russian Georgian organ for development and realization of respective inter-state programs.
The parties also reviewed the issues related to the rehabilitation programs of the EC.
3. On the bulletin of the JCC
The parties noted that it is necessary to complete an agreement on the draft decision of the JCC on this issue.
4. On the forthcoming 10th meeting of expert groups of the authorized delegations of the parties within the framework of the negotiation process on full-scale settlement of Georgian-Ossetian conflict in Hague on October 14-17 of the current year.
The participants took into account the information of the Head of the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia, Mr. R. Rive, on the process of preparation for holding a meeting of expert group in Hague and on the program.
5. On consultations within the framework of the ad hoc committee of the JCC on refugees.
The information on results of these consultations has also been taken into account.
M  Mayorov, Chairmen of Session,Head of Russian part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


GALI PROTOCOL  of 8 October 2003 on reducing the tension and improving the mechanisms for security in the conflict zone
The extraordinary Quadripartite Meeting at the high level was held on 8 October 2003 that was convened upon the initiative of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General Heidi Tagliavini in the headquarter of Gali sector of the UNOMIG due to the worsening of security situation in the conflict zone, especially in Gali District.
The Georgian delegation was led by Malkhaz kakabadze, the Abkhaz delegation – by Sergei Shamba, the CPKF was represented by General-Major  Namokonov.
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General opened the meeting.  The meeting was chaired by the military observer General-Major Kazi-Ashfak.
The principal topic in the agenda was the deterioration of security situation in the conflict zone, particularly in Gali District, as well as the measures aimed at preventing the escalation of the situation and improving the cooperation between the sides.
    The Georgian and the Abkhaz sides reaffirmed their obligations with respect of security that was adopted in the previous documents, underlining the importance of the resolutions by the Security Council of the UN;  the participants discussed the further steps for improving the existing mechanisms.
The sides agreed on the following:
1.1. To cooperate and take the immediate steps to put en end to the offensive acts, regardless of their character, which seriously affect the security in the conflict zone.
1.2. To exchange the list of offences that, as reported by the sides, were committed in the conflict zone, particularly in Gali District.
1.3. The both sides agreed to address every single offense and the perpetrators will be punished.
2. In the light of commencing the work of the Civil Police of the UNOMIG in the future, the sides agreed to establish full-scale cooperation with it in fighting against crime and offenders and through it to raise effectiveness of existing mechanisms aimed at improving the situation in law-enforcement.
3.  The sides agreed to have the next meeting on 9 December 2003 at the same high level in order to give the assessment to the progress achieved through the cooperation, as well as to find the possibilities to raise the effectives of existing mechanisms, such as quadripartite meeting and the activity of the group of human rights within the frame of these mechanisms.
For the Abkhaz side S. Shamba                        
For the Georgian side M. Kakabadze
For the UNOMIG Kazi Ashfak                        
For the CIS CPKF Namokonov
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)

2004
PROTOCOL OF THE GALI MEETING ON SECURITY MATTERS of 19 January 2004
On 19 January 2004, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Heidi Tagliavini, convened in UNOMIG Gali Sector Headquarters a high-level meeting on security matters in Gali, in accordance with the Gali Protocol on Measures to Defuse Tension and Improve Security Mechanisms in the Zone of Conflict of 8 October 2003.  
Mr. Malkaz Kakabadze headed the Georgian delegation, and Mr. Sergey Shamba headed the Abkhaz delegation. The CIS-PKF was represented by Lieutenant General Alexander Evteev.  UNOMIG Military Observers were represented by the Deputy Chief Military Observer, Colonel Bretislav Mizera.  The meeting was chaired by Ms. Heidi Tagliavini.
The main item on the agenda was the review of the implementation of the Gali Protocol of 8 October 2003. Discussions focused on measures taken to defuse tension in the zone of conflict; ways for improvement of the efficiency of existing security mechanisms; and on topical issues in light of the current situation. In this context, the sides discussed the possibility of a resumption of the work of Working Group I of the Coordinating Council.
Having positively assessed the results of the ad hoc high-level meeting of 8 October, the sides agreed to:
 Take every measure to ensure the strict observance of the Moscow Ceasefire Agreement of 1994 and refrain from any action, which may destabilize the situation in the zone of conflict and have a negative impact on the peace process;
1.2. Continue work aimed at the implementation of the Gali Protocol of 8 October 2003 in its entirety.
1.3. Instruct law enforcement agencies to continue their cooperation and to regularly exchange information, based on concrete evidence;
1.3.  Ensure their meaningful participation in and representation at the Quadripartite meetings and the Joint Fact Finding Group and its Working Group in Gali and fully cooperate with UNOMIG and CIS-PKF in the clarification of incident details and, likewise, of security matters;
1.5.   Discuss proposals made at this meeting, and the implementation of the above measures at the next quadripartite meeting.
For the Abkhaz party                        
For the Georgian party
For UNOMIG                            
For the CIS-PKF
(Archive of the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Georgia/in Russian)


PROTOCOL on the implementation of the third EC funded rehabilitation Program in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The sides participating in the settlement of Georgian-Ossetian conflict (Georgian side, South Ossetian side, Russian side, North Ossetian side) appreciate the efforts of the European Commission and the OSCE Mission to Georgia in implementation of the rehabilitation Program in the zone of conflict, thus facilitating peaceful process of settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The sides mark active work done in the framework of the JCC with participation of the OSCE Mission to Georgia, in making the most efficient use of the funds totaling 2.5 MEURO allocated by the EC.
The objectives of the Program at hand are:
-To support the process of reconciliation between the parties to the Georgian-Ossetian conflict;
-To promote and support the voluntary return in safety and dignity of refugees*
-To assist in the process of rehabilitation and improvement of social and economic conditions on the territories affected by the Georgian-Ossetian conflict;
-To  ensure  that  rehabilitation  projects  financed  under previous   grants  are  being maintained;
-To benefit the population in the zone of conflict as well as the resident and returning persons;
The sides commend EC and the OSCE Mission to Georgia for willingness to proceed with implementation of rehabilitation projects and in accordance with the agreements between the sides with participation of the OSCE Mission to Georgia and the EC Delegation in Georgia the budget of the program in the sum of 2.5 MEURO is divided into three parts:
First part
Euro 800.000 (eight hundred thousand) is earmarked for basic shelter assistance and repatriation kits to refugees*. Description of this assistance as well as its breakdown of costs is a ttached i n A nnex 1. This first p art o f the P rogram f alls u nder t he r esponsibility o f the UNHCR.
Second part
Euro 1.300.000 (one million three hundred thousand) is earmarked for the rehabilitation of basic infrastructures in support to the permanent residents of the territory.
The list of these infrastructures as well as the indicative breakdown of costs for their rehabilitation was approved on JCC session on 26 June, 2003 and is attached in Annex 2. This second part of the Program falls under the responsibility of UNDP.    
Third part
Euro 400.000 (four hundred thousand) is earmarked for the rehabilitation of basic infrastructures in places of refugees'* repatriation.
This third part of the Program falls under the responsibility of UNDP with participation of UNHCR in identifying the projects coordinated with the JCC. The description of this part of the Programme is defined in Annex 2.
The JCC shall be informed on the program implementation progress regularly in accordance with the attached Mechanism for Implementation.
Take measures to ensure the Programme is tax exempt.
The Program shall be implemented within 18 months starting from the date of entry into force of the addendum to the Grant Agreement between the EC and the OSCE Mission to Georgia, to be signed within ten days.
For the Georgian side:                                
For the South-Ossetian side:
For North-Ossetian side:            
For the Russian Federation side:
In witness of:
OSCE Mission to Georgia:
EuropearLCommission:
UNHCR:        
UNDP:
2004 January 30
* "refugees" implies, for each side, "forcedly displaced persons", "Internally displaced persons" and "forced migrants".
(Archive of the staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


RESOLUTION 1524 (2004) ADOPTED BY THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL, on 30 January 2004
The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1494 (2003) of 30 July 2003,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 14 January 2004 (S/2004/26),
Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon (S/1 997/57, annex) and Istanbul summits of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
Deploring that the perpetrators of the shooting down of a helicopter of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) on 8 October 2001, which resulted in the death of nine people on board, have still not been identified,
Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,
Welcoming, however, the positive momentum given to the United Nations-led peace process by regular high-level meetings of the Group of Friends in Geneva and the Georgian-Russian summit meeting in March 2003,
Noting the holding of presidential elections in Georgia in January and encouraging the new Georgian leadership as well as the Abkhaz side to pursue a comprehensive, peaceful political settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia,
Welcoming the important contributions made by UNOMIG and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) in stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, and stressing its attachment to the close cooperation existing between them in the performance of their respective mandates,
1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 14 January 2004 (S/2004/26);
2. Reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and the necessity to define the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia in strict accordance with these principles;
3. Commends and strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its capacity as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the OSCE, to promote the stabilization of the situation and the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement, which must include a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia;
4. Stresses, in particular, its strong support for the document on "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and for its letter of transmittal, finalized by, and with the full support of, all members of the Group of Friends;
5. Deeply regrets, the continued refusal of the Abkhaz side to agree to a discussion on the substance of this document, again strongly urges the Abkhaz side to receive the document and its transmittal letter, urges both parties thereafter to give them full and open consideration, and to engage in constructive negotiations on their substance, and urges those having influence with the parties to promote this outcome;
6. Regrets the lack of progress on the initiation of political status negotiations, and recalls, once again, that the purpose of these documents is to facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties, under the leadership of the United Nations, on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, and is not an attempt to impose or dictate any specific solution to the parties;
7. Underlines further that the process of negotiation leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to both sides will require concessions from both sides;
8. Welcomes the convening of regular meetings of senior representatives of the Group of Friends in Geneva and the intention expressed by the parties to accept the invitation to participate in the forthcoming meeting and calls upon them to participate again in a positive spirit;
9. Urges the parties to participate in a more active, regular and structured manner in the task forces established in the first Geneva meeting (to address issues in the priority areas of economic cooperation, the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, and political and security matters) and complemented by the working groups established in Sochi, and stresses that results oriented activities in these three priority areas remain key to building common ground between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides and ultimately for concluding meaningful negotiations on a comprehensive political settlement based on the paper entitled "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and its transmittal letter;
10. Welcomes the joint Georgian-Abkhaz high-level visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina and to Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro, led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as agreed in the second Geneva meeting;
11. Calls on the parties to spare no efforts to overcome their ongoing mutual mistrust;
12. Calls again on the parties to ensure the necessary revitalization of the peace process in all its major aspects, including their work in the Coordinating Council and its relevant mechanisms, to build on the results of the Yalta meeting on confidence-building measures in March 2001 (S/2001/242), to implement the proposals agreed on that occasion in a purposeful and cooperative manner, and to consider holding a fourth conference on confidence-building measures;
13. Reminds all concerned to refrain from any action that might impede the peace process;
14. Stresses the urgent need for progress on the question of the refugees and internally displaced persons, calls on both sides to display a genuine commitment to make returns the focus of special attention and to undertake this task in close coordination with UNOMIG and consultations with UNHCR and the Group of Friends and recalls the understanding in the Sochi summit that the reopening of the Sochi-Tbilisi railway will be undertaken in parallel with the return of refugees and displaced persons, starting in the Gali district;
15. Reaffirms the unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from the conflict, reaffirms also the inalienable right of all refugees and IDPs affected by the conflict to return to their homes in secure and dignified conditions, in accordance with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement of 4 April 1994 (S/1994/397, annex II) and the Yalta Declaration;
16. Recalls that the Abkhaz side bears a particular responsibility to protect the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population;
17. Welcomes the mission led by the United Nations Development Programme to the Gali region (December 2003) to assess the feasibility of a sustainable recovery process for the local population and potential returnees and to identify further actions to improve the overall security conditions and ensure sustainable return and looks forward to the publication of the resulting report;
18. Welcomes the positive consideration by the parties given to the recommendations of the joint assessment mission to the Gali district, urges them once again to implement those recommendations and in particular calls upon the Abkhaz side to agree to the opening as soon as possible of the Gali branch of the human rights office in Sukhumi and to provide security conditions for its unhindered functioning;
19. Welcomes the start of the deployment of a civilian police component as part of UNOMIG, as endorsed in resolution 1494 (2003) and agreed by the parties, looks forward to an early confirmation by the Abkhaz side that the deployment in the Gali district of the remaining police officers can proceed, and calls on the parties to cooperate and actively support the police component;
20. Calls in particular on the Abkhaz side to improve law enforcement involving the local population and to address the lack of instruction in their mother tongue for the ethnic Georgian population;
21. Calls on both parties further to publicly dissociate themselves from any militant rhetoric and demonstrations of support for military options or for the
activities of illegal armed groups, notes the efforts undertaken by the Georgian side to put an end to the activities of illegal armed groups and encourages the parties, in particular the Georgian side, to maintain their efforts;
22. Condemns any violations of the provisions of the Moscow Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I);
23. Welcomes the continuing relative calm in the Kodori Valley and the intention reaffirmed by the parties to resolve the situation peacefully, recalls its strong support to the protocol signed by the two sides on 2 April 2002 regarding the situation in the valley and calls on the sides to continue to fully implement this protocol;
24. Deplores the deterioration in the security environment in the Gali sector including repeated killings and abductions;
25. Welcomes the holding of a Quadripartite meeting with high-level representation by the parties on 19 January 2004, and their signing of a protocol on security issues and urges the parties to abide by the provisions of that protocol and the protocol signed by them on 8 October 2003 and to cooperate more closely with each other to improve security in the Gali sector;
26. Calls on the Georgian side to continue to improve security for joint UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping force patrols in the Kodori Valley to enable them to resume monitoring of the situation independently and regularly when road conditions permit;
27. Underlines that it is the primary responsibility of both sides to provide appropriate security and to ensure the freedom of movement of UNOMIG, the CIS peacekeeping force and other international personnel; strongly condemns the repeated abductions of personnel of those missions, deeply deplores that none of the perpetrators have ever been identified or brought to justice and reiterates that it is the responsibility of the parties to end this impunity;
28. Urges the parties, once again, to take all necessary steps to identify those responsible for the shooting down of a UNOMIG helicopter on 8 October 2001, to bring them to justice, and to inform the Special Representative on the steps taken;
29. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating on 31 July 2004, subject to a review as appropriate of its mandate by the Council in the event of changes in the mandate of the CIS peacekeeping force;
30. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council regularly informed and to report three months from the date of the adoption of this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
31. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
(www.un.org/docs)


PROTOCOL #30 MEETINGS OF COCHAIRMEN OF THE JCC FOR GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
April 16, 2004, Tskhinvali
Chaired by: Boris Chochiev – Minister of Special Tasks, Head of South Ossetian Part of the JCC
Agenda:
1. Proposals of the parties to the JCC about the future activities within the framework of the Georgian-Russian Conflict Settlement.
2. Approval of decisions about the projects developed previously within the framework of the JCC.
- on the bulletin of the JCC;
- on introducing changes to the provision on Special Coordination Center;
- on the meeting of authorized representatives of the JCC;
- on activities of joint posts of road police of the Ministries of  Internal Affairs of South Ossetian and Georgian parties in the villages of Kekhvi and Tamarasheni.
3. On realization of the agreement between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees.
4. On the Commander of the JPKF.
5. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1. Proposals of the parties to the JCC about the future activities within the framework of the Georgian-Russian Conflict Settlement.
(Mayorov, Chochiev, Khaindrava, Kusov, Roy Rive, Thorben Holtze, Hussein Navid)
1.2. Take into account the information of the parties to the JCC about the readiness to activate the work within the framework of the JCC for the purpose of further development of the process of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement.
2. Approval of decisions about the projects developed previously within the framework of the JCC.
(Mayorov, Chochiev, Khaindrava, Kusov, Roy Rive)
2.1. Approve the Provision on the Bulletin of the JCC (attached).
Resolve the issue on acquisition of equipment and carry out the respective appointment of staff. Define the circulation of the Bulletin, 1,000 copies at the initial stage.
Ask the OSCE and EC to fund the issuance of the Bulletin within the framework of the approved project.
2.2. Include in the Joint Coordination Center representatives of law enforcement organs of North Ossetia-Alania and renew its activities.
The parties, within the period of two weeks, should develop draft provision on the structural subdivisions of the Center and carry out exchange of relevant projects.
2.3. Approve the proposal of the parties of the JCC and assign the workgroup of the JCC, within the period of two weeks, to develop a provision on the meeting of the authorized cochairmen of the JCC and carry out exchange of relevant projects.
2.4 South Ossetian and Georgian parties should, within the period of two weeks, resolve the issue on the procedure of staffing the personnel of law enforcement organs on the joint posts of the road policy in the villages of Kekhvi and Tamarasheni by employees of the Police department of Kurta and Department of Internal Affairs of Tskhinvali with further re-subordination of the above-noted posts to the Center.
3. On realization of the agreement between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees.
(Mayorov, Chochiev, Khaindrava, Kusov)
3.1. Approve the Address to the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia about realization of the agreement between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees (attached).
Ask cochairmen of the JCC from Russian and Georgia parties to bring the content of the Agreement to the relevant Governments.
4. On the Commander of the JPKF.
(Chochiev, Khaindrava, Kusov, Mayorov)
4.1. Approve Major General S. Nabzdorov as the Commander of the JPKF.
5. Miscellaneous
(Chochiev, Khaindrava, Kusov, Mayorov)
5.1. Take into account the information of South Ossetian party on arrears of some residents of a number of inhabited localities of the zone of conflict (Kekhvi and Eredvi administrations) for the consumed electricity to “Yugosenergo”.
Within ten days, hold a meeting of specialist of the energy sector of South Ossetian and Georgian parties for the purpose of defining the list of works regarding the electricity transmission lines “Java-Tskhinvali” from ВЛ-35 kW to the 110 kW voltage and development of the schedule of covering the electricity arrears.
5.2. On the results of the meeting of cochairmen of the JCC the statement for the press was approved (attached).
5.3. Participants of the meeting expressed their gratitude to South Ossetian party for showing them hospitality and creating favorable conditions for holding meetings of cochairmen of the JCC.
5.4. Next session of the JCC shall be held in Tbilisi at the end of May, 2004.
B. Chochiev, Chairman of Session, Head of South Ossetian part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 1 To Protocol #30 of  the JCC Session dated April 16, 2004
PROVISION On Information Bulletin of joint Control Commission for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement
1. General Provisions
The information bulletin of the JCC (hereafter referred to as the Bulletin) shall be an official publication of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement.
The Bulletin shall be a non-commercial issue and shall be distributed on a free-of-charge basis.
2. Goals and Objectives
Publication of the bulletin shall be carried out for the purpose of distribution of information about the process of peaceful settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, activities of the JCC and its structural subdivisions, the JPKF, the events taking place in the zone of conflict, activities of the Special Coordination Center for mutual activities of law enforcement organs of the parties to keep law and order, the process of return of refugees and IDPs, assistance to the population residing in the zone of conflict on the part of foreign states regional and international organizations. One of the tasks of the Bulletin shall be establishment of backward-connection of the community of the parties being evolved in the process of negotiations regarding settlement of the conflict.
3. Editorial Board
The Editorial Board shall carry out general management of the issuance of the Bulletin. The editorial board shall consist of cochairmen of the JCC. Head of the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission in Georgia, regional representative of the Chief Commander of UN for the Refugee Affairs in Georgia shall participate in the work of the editorial board with the right of deliberative vote.
4. Editorial Staff. Activities of the Editorial Staff
The editorial staff shall consist of two co-editors (from South Ossetia and Georgian parties each) who, by recommendation of cochairmen of the JCC from the respective parties, shall approve decisions of the JCC. The editorial staff shall also consist of two journalists (from South Ossetia and Georgian parties each) and two persons in charge of preparation of the Bulletin (from South Ossetia and Georgian parties) appointed by Heads of respective parts of the JCC.
The editorial staff, in its activities, shall be guided by decisions of the JCC and the present provision.
Co-editors shall be responsible for organization, formation and issuance of bulletins.
Cochairmen of the JCC shall approve formation of a cover page of a bulletin. The cover of a bulletin shall be attractive for readers.
Co-editors of a bulletin shall form a thematic plan of the next issue of the bulletin and respective plans-objectives for journalists and sent them for approval to the Editorial Board. Approved plan-objectives shall be submitted to journalists for fulfillment. Co-editors shall form a model of a bulletin and then present it for approval to the editorial board (through fax, e-mail). After approving the model of a bulletin, it shall be sent to the printing house for printing the issue where printing of translations in English, Georgian, Ossetian) shall be provided too.
The Bulletin shall be printed on А4 format paper on 20-24 pages.
The size of the issue of the bulletin shall be defined under the decision of the JCC (from a thousand and more).
The Bulletin shall be issued once every two month.
The Bulletin shall be issued in the Russian language and sent to the secretariats of the units of the JCC and the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia for translation in the English language, and, if needed, in the Georgian and Ossetian languages. An interpreter-translator shall certify correspondence of the translation with the authentic text in the Russian language. The issue of the Bulletin shall be distributed in the government organs of the parties, among the society, diplomatic missions, as well as among international and regional organizations and their representatives (according to the list of persons and organizations approved by the JCC).
Cochairmen of the JCC shall determine the place of printing the Bulletin of the JCC.
5. Content of Materials of Bulletin and Headings
- Official materials (speeches of cochairmen, information on sessions of the JCC, its workgroups, excerpts from decisions of the JCC; information on visits of foreign guests in the zone of conflict; meetings where issues on the Georgian-Ossetian conflict has been raised and discussed; excerpts from resolutions of UN, the OSCE);
- Assessments, evaluations, problems, judgments (opinions of representatives of different organizations, business circles, local and foreign specialists and experts in the area of conflictology);
- Foreign aid (economic and humanitarian assistance from foreign states and international organizations to the population in the zone of conflict; goals, objectives, directions, numbers);
- People, events, facts (reporting on interesting people, facts, events in various areas; fiction, culture, sports, arts, etc);
- Opinions of readers (heading shall be formed on the basis of articles and letters of readers);
- Other materials supporting resolution of the conflict.
Publication of statements of one of the parties to the process of negotiations incorporating accusations towards another party shall be prohibited in the Bulletin.
6. Conclusive Provisions
This provision shall be approved by the JCC.

Cost Estimate for Issuance of the Bulletin of the JCC



Volume
Cost per Unit
Sum (in EURO)
1
Salary


13200

Co-editor
2*12
200
4800

In charge of preparation of materials from Russia and North Ossetia-Alania
2*12
100
2400

Journalist
2*12
150
3600

Accountant
12
100
600

Specialist for page-proof
12
150
1800





2
Equipment and materials


6400

Rhizograph
1
3000
3000

Computer (for Georgian side)
1
550
550

Dictaphone
2
50
100

Stitcher
1
300
300

Materials (paper, master-tapes, paint)
1*12

2400





3
Office expenses


2900

Communications
12
100
1200

Travel expenses
2*12
50
1200

Other expenses


500

Total


22500

(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


STATEMENT of Cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement
April 16, 2004, Tskhinvali
Cochairmen of the JCC, expressing its great satisfaction for recommencement of activities of the Commission, confirmed adherence to the agreement on the  principles for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement dated June 24, 1992, and emphasized that the JCC and the JPKF represent an efficient mechanism for taking active actions for stabilization and resolution of existed problems in the zone of conflict.
The parties indicated the importance if the actual realization of the Agreement between the Governments of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, which could support the establishment of favorable conditions for developing the process of negotiations and other issues of the conflict settlement. Georgian and Russian parties confirmed heir intention to activate efforts for the resolution of organizational issues related to the implementation of he stated Agreement.
Cochairmen of the JCC highly evaluated the striving of the European Commission for starting realization of the project in the zone of conflict in the amount of 2.5 million EURO, as well as the readiness of EC, the OSCE and UN to expand assistance aimed at rehabilitation of economy in the zone of conflict and return of refugees.
The parties achieved agreement on starting issuance of the information bulletin of the JCC, activate works of the Special Coordination Commission Center for mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs and fight against organized crime, and organizing, in the near future, the meeting of heads of law enforcement organs of Georgian, South Ossetian and North Ossetian parties for resolving the imminent problems.
It was decided to hold the next session of the JCC at the end of May 2004, in Tbilisi.
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


GOVERNMENT OF GEORGIA
On Realization of the Agreement  between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on Mutual Cooperation in Rehabilitation of Economy in the Zone of Conflict and return of Refugees
For the purpose of implementing the Agreement concluded between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the one of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, and pursuant to the instructions of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation, the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement:
developed the principles of formation of inter-state Russian-Georgian program on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict and the mechanisms for its implementation;
defined the priority directions of the program for the purpose of their consideration during the Russian-Georgian negotiations;
prepared proposals on representation of the parties in the inter-state Russian-Georgian organ for the development and realization of the program;
developed the list of actions for the project of inter-state Russian-Georgian program on mutual cooperation regarding return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered in the process of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
This stage of preliminary preparation within the competence of the JCC is completed.
Due to the fact that future work on the draft programs shall be carried out through the compliance with the existed inter-state procedures, the JCC urges to give a commission (instruction) to respective ministries and agencies of Russian Federation and Georgia.
We also deem it expedient to regularly review the way of realization of the Agreement between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees at the sessions of Russian-Georgian commissions on the issues of economic cooperation after completing formation of its national parties.
Taking into account that the work on the draft state budgets for 2005 shall start in nearest months, the JCC  recommends to give respective instructions within the shortest period of time.
Cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement:
On behalf of the Russian side                        
On behalf of the Georgian side
On behalf of the South Ossetian Side                    
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
April 16, 2004, Tskhinvali
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


GOVERNMENT OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION
On Realization of the Agreement  between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on Mutual Cooperation in Rehabilitation of Economy in the Zone of Conflict and return of Refugees
For the purpose of implementing the Agreement concluded between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the one of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, and pursuant to the instructions of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation, the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement:
developed the principles of formation of inter-state Russian-Georgian program on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict and the mechanisms for its implementation;
defined the priority directions of the program for the purpose of their consideration during the Russian-Georgian negotiations;
prepared proposals on representation of the parties in the inter-state Russian-Georgian organ for the development and realization of the program;
developed the list of actions for the project of inter-state Russian-Georgian program on mutual cooperation regarding return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered in the process of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
This stage of preliminary preparation within the competence of the JCC is completed.
Due to the fact that future work on the draft programs shall be carried out through the compliance with the existed inter-state procedures, the JCC urges to give a commission (instruction) to respective ministries and agencies of Russian Federation and Georgia.
We also deem it expedient to regularly review the way of realization of the Agreement between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees at the sessions of Russian-Georgian commissions on the issues of economic cooperation after completing formation of its national parties.
Taking into account that the work on the draft state budgets for 2005 shall start in nearest months, the JCC  recommends to give respective instructions within the shortest period of time.
Cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement:
On behalf of the Russian side                        
On behalf of the Georgian side
On behalf of the North Ossetian side
April 16, 2004, Tskhinvali
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


STATEMENT  OF PARLIAMENT OF GEORGIA
June 4, 2004
The Parliament of Georgia is carefully watching the situation, which has recently been created in the former Autonomous Oblast of South Ossetia.
The Georgian Parliament would like to note with anxiety that the as a result of the aggressive and provocative statements by the former Commander of peacemaking force of Russia in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict made on May 31, the goal of was to maintain the regime that supported movement of illegal and smuggled goods (cargo) in the region, seriously exerted the situation. Fortunately, due to active, deliberate and coordinated actions of the Georgian authorities, who were supported by the significant part of the population of the region, it became possible to improve and stabilize the situation thereof. The parliament welcomes the above-noted fact and declares that in future too, it will support introduction of strict restrictions on those smuggled goods (cargo) that enter Georgia not only via the territory of South Ossetia but also other regions and undermine the economic safety of the country.
The Georgian Parliament expresses it protest with regard to the fact that took place in June 1, 2004 when the wife of President of Georgia, who was going to the village of Tamarasheni with the humanitarian mission, and the members of the Parliament and a representatives of the cultural sector who were following her, were rejected to move on the territory of the former South Ossetian Territory in an aggressive and humiliating manner. The Parliament calls all political forces operating in the region, who, for personal purposes, try to strain (tense) the situation through confrontation of the Georgian and Ossetian population, for respecting the fundamental norms of the law and ethics, especially the chivalrous traditions of Georgian and Ossetian people.
The Georgian Parliament focuses on the importance of the May 26 and May 31 television addresses of President of Georgia and believes that after completing the military confrontation of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, it was for the first time that the top official of Georgia made real steps towards final resolution of the conflict. The Parliament fully shares the President’s position that it is important for the population of Ossetian nationality living in that region to see and feel that Georgia protects them and cares for their welfare; it is important to take efficient actions for protecting main democratic rights of the population, to improve their social and economic condition, restore the confidence between the Georgian and Ossetian people.
The Georgian Parliament states that the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens of Ossetian nationality will be guaranteed within the united Georgian state; all over the country, they will be provided with all conditions for the maintenance and development of their originality, as well as for realization of cultural, economic, social and political rights. All the above-noted developments shall be achieved through a political dialogue where the people should participate, and first of all – the Ossetian population who most of all wishes to keep peace and stability.
The Georgian Parliament applies to separate organs of authorities and mass media of Russian Federation to demonstrate a great political astuteness, objectiveness, correctness and restraint. Against the background when real formation of good-neighborly, mutually beneficial relationship between Russia and Georgia is in place, attempts of political pressure and interference into internal affairs of sovereign state will result in nothing but injury to any of them. Russian Federation and Georgia should be equally interested in creating the stable and peaceful Caucasus, the achievement of which is possible only through cooperation and mutual respect. The Parliament is ready to contribute to formation of new, more active relationship between Russia  and Georgia that will be oriented on future cooperation.
The Georgian Parliament applies to the Governments of the United States of America, Russian Federation, member states to the European Commission and other friendly states, as well as to all relevant international organizations with the request to support the Georgian authorities in its attempts regarding final, peaceful and political regulation of the situation in the former South Ossetian autonomous oblast, in protecting fundamental rights and democratic values of individuals, as well as contribute to the process of full-scale rehabilitation of the region.
At the present moment, there are all political and economic preconditions in place for final settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, which will become the unique precedent of peaceful resolution of, through political methods, of the so called “Frozen conflicts” throughout the post soviet environment, which, on its part, will support strengthening of international safety and stability as a whole.
Tbilisi, June 4, 2004
(Archive of the Parliament of Georgia/in Georgian)


STATEMENT Of THE STATE DUMA OF FEDERAL ASSEMBLY OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION Regarding Aggravation of the Situation in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict and on Actions to be Taken for Protection of Rights and Legal Interests of Citizens of Russian Federation and Russian Compatriots Residing and Staying on the Territory of South Ossetia
July 10, 2004
The State Duma of Federal Assembly of Russian Federation expresses it extreme concern with regard to aggravating the situation in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
We would like to remind, that Ossetia voluntarily formed a part of Russia in 1774 in the form of the unified Ossetia and not the South and North Ossetia. This is an indivisible (unified) nation.
Deputies of the State Duma deem it their duty to remind the leadership of Georgia that just in accordance with the Agreement signed by heads of Russia and Georgia in Sochi on June 24, 1992 about the principles of resolving the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, the peacekeeping operations started in the zone of conflict on July 14, 1992.
According to the above-noted Agreement, the peace-keeping joint forces (the JPKF) have been established within the Georgia, Russian and Ossetian battalions and entered in the zone of conflict. Russian peacemakers, on the recognition of participant of the process, represent the main stabilizing force in the zone of conflict.
The deputies of the State Duma are extremely concerned about the information that Georgian authorities do not stop their illegal and provocative actions in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. Using the above-noted methods, the authorities seriously coarsely) violate the stated Agreement and make all efforts to remove the resolution of the Georgian-Ossetian problem from the legal framework.
Statements of some representatives of the leadership of Georgia evoke (cause) deep bewilderment  where they try to justify the provocative actions of Georgian law enforcement structures against Russian peacemakers. Those who encourage these very dangerous actions, should realize that just they will be responsible for escalation of tension in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. In the opinion of the deputies of the State Duma, Tbilisi ignores the fact that aggravation of the situation in the stated zone jeopardizes the safety of the population of South Ossetia, the majority of which are the citizens of Russian Federation and Russian compatriots.
The State Duma strongly denounces the actions of Georgian authorities aimed at destabilization of the situation on South Ossetia.
Taking into account the above-noted facts, the deputies of the State Duma expresses open bewilderment about the position of members of Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE, which, per se supports the assessment of the situation in South Ossetia provided by the Georgian delegation. Absence in the resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE of even a  mentioning of a mandate of the JCC, which according to the 1992 Agreement between the parties agreed by the parties represents the only legal basis for resolving the all main issues in the region, will hardly facilitate the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetia conflict.
The approach (thinking) and politicization of the said resolution is very obvious especially when at the moment of its adoption groups of armed persons having no documents were detained in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and they were released with the help of the Russian peacemakers.
The deputies of the State Duma are absolutely certain that at the present moment the main task is to renew activities of the JCC, including the activities in emergency regime, as soon as possible, through visiting the sites, negotiations within the framework of the stated Commission. Only such approach, irrespective of the existed difficulties, demonstrated that this was the only method to settle the South Ossetian problems and create beneficial preconditions for constructive negotiations.
The deputies of the State Duma will again continue preventing use of military forces in the Caucasus, providing safety, protecting rights and legal interest of the population of Russian Federation and Russian compatriots residing and staying on the territory of South Ossetia.
(www.duma.ru/in Russian)


RESOLUTION 1554 (2004)UNITED NATIONS ADOPTED BY THE SECURITY COUNCIL, on 29 July 2004
The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1524 of 30 January 2004,
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 14 July 2004,
Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon (S/1997/57, annex) and Istanbul summits of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
Deploring that the perpetrators of the shooting down of a helicopter of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) on 8 October 2001, which resulted in the death of nine people on board, have still not been identified,
Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,
Welcoming, however, the positive momentum given to the United-Nations-led peace process by regular high-level meetings of the Group of Friends in Geneva and the Georgian-Russian summit meetings,
Welcoming the important contributions made by UNOMIG and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) in stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, and stressing its attachment to the close cooperation existing between them in the performance of their respective mandates,
1. Reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and the necessity to define the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia in strict accordance with these principles;
2. Commends and strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its capacity as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the
Secretary-General and of the OSCE, to promote the stabilization of the situation and the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement, which must include a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia;
3. Reiterates its strong support for the document on "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and for its letter of transmittal, finalized by, and with the full support of, all members of the Group of Friends;
4. Deeply regrets the continued refusal of the Abkhaz side to agree to a discussion on the substance of this document, again strongly urges the Abkhaz side to receive the document and its transmittal letter, urges both parties thereafter to give them full and open consideration, and to engage in constructive negotiations on their substance, and urges those having influence with the parties to promote this outcome;
5. Regrets also the lack of progress on the initiation of political status negotiations, and recalls, once again, that the purpose of these documents is to facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties, under the leadership of the United Nations, on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, and is not an attempt to impose or dictate any specific solution to the parties;
6. Calls on the parties to spare no efforts to overcome their ongoing mutual mistrust and underlines that the process of negotiation leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to both sides will require concessions from both sides;
7. Welcomes the commitment by the Georgian side to a peaceful resolution of the conflict and calls on both parties further to publicly dissociate themselves from all militant rhetoric and demonstrations of support for military options;
8. Reminds all concerned to refrain from any action that might impede the peace process;
9. Welcomes the convening of regular meetings of senior representatives of the Group of Friends and the United Nations in Geneva and, while regretting that the Abkhaz side did not participate in the last meeting, looks forward to the constructive participation of the parties in the forthcoming meetings;
10. Urges the parties to participate in a more active, regular and structured manner in the task forces established in the first Geneva meeting (to address issues in the priority areas of economic cooperation, the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, and political and security matters) and complemented by the working groups established in Sochi in March 2003, and reiterates that results-oriented activities in these three priority areas remain key to building common ground between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides and ultimately for concluding meaningful negotiations on a comprehensive political settlement based on the paper entitled "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and its transmittal letter;
11. Encourages the sides in that respect to continue their discussion on security guarantees and welcomes the meeting in Sukhumi on 20 May on this issue;
12. Calls again on the parties to take concrete steps to revitalize the peace process in all its major aspects, including their work in the Coordinating Council and its relevant mechanisms, to build on the results of the Yalta meeting on
confidence-building measures in March 2001 (S/2001/242) and to implement the proposals agreed on that occasion in a purposeful and cooperative manner, with a view to holding a fourth conference on confidence-building measures;
13. Stresses the urgent need for progress on the question of the refugees and internally displaced persons, calls on both sides to display a genuine commitment to make returns the focus of special attention and to undertake this task in close coordination with UNOMIG and consultations with UNHCR and the Group of Friends;
14. Calls for the rapid finalization and signature of the letter of intent on returns proposed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and welcomes the recent meetings with the participation of the SRSG and UNHCR of the Sochi working group on refugees and internally displaced persons;
15. Reaffirms the unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from the conflict, reaffirms also the inalienable right of all refugees and internally displaced persons affected by the conflict to return to their homes in secure and dignified conditions, in accordance with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement of 4 April 1994 (S/1994/397, annex II) and the Yalta Declaration;
16. Recalls that the Abkhaz side bears a particular responsibility to protect the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population;
17. Welcomes the report of the mission led by the United Nations Development Programme to the Gali region (December 2003) to assess the feasibility of a sustainable recovery process for the local population and potential returnees and to identify further actions to improve the overall security conditions and ensure sustainable return, and looks forward to further consultations by UNDP and UNOMIG with the parties aimed at implementing its recommendations;
18. Urges the parties once again to implement the recommendations of the Joint Assessment Mission to the Gali sector (November 2000), regrets that there has been no progress to that effect despite the positive consideration by the parties given to those recommendations in the first Geneva meeting and calls again upon the Abkhaz side to agree to the opening as soon as possible of the Gali branch of the human rights office in Sukhumi and to provide security conditions for its unhindered functioning;
19. Expresses concern that despite the start of the deployment of a civilian police component as part of UNOMIG, as endorsed in resolution 1494 (2003) and agreed by the parties, the deployment of the remaining officers in the Gali sector is still outstanding and calls on the Abkhaz side to allow for a swift deployment of the police component in that region;
20. Calls in particular on the Abkhaz side to improve law enforcement involving the local population and to address the lack of instruction in their mother tongue for the ethnic Georgian population;
21. Welcomes the measures taken by the Georgian side to put an end to the activities of illegal armed groups and encourages the maintenance of these efforts;
22. Condemns any violations of the provisions of the Moscow Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I);
23. Welcomes the continuing relative calm in the Kodori valley, condemns the killings and abductions of civilians as well as the attack on a CIS checkpoint in the Gali sector;
24. Urges the parties to abide by the provisions of the protocols on security issues in the Gali sector signed on 19 January 2004 and 8 October 2003, to continue their regular meetings and to cooperate more closely with each other to improve security in the sector;
25. Calls on the Georgian side to provide comprehensive security guarantees to allow for independent and regular monitoring of the situation in the upper Kodori valley by joint UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping force patrols;
26. Underlines that it is the primary responsibility of both sides to provide appropriate security and to ensure the freedom of movement of UNOMIG, the CIS peacekeeping force and other international personnel; strongly condemns in that respect the repeated abductions of personnel of those missions in the past, deeply deplores that none of the perpetrators have ever been identified or brought to justice and reiterates again that it is the responsibility of the parties to end this impunity;
27. Urges the parties, once again, to take all necessary steps to identify those responsible for the shooting down of a UNOMIG helicopter on 8 October 2001, to bring them to justice, and to inform the SRSG of the steps taken;
28. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating on 31 January 2005, subject to a review as appropriate of its mandate by the Council in the event of changes in the mandate of the CIS peacekeeping force;
29. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council regularly informed and to report three months from the date of the adoption of this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
30. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
(www.un.org/docs)


STATEMENT OF THE STATE DUMA OF FEDERAL ASSEMBLY OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION On the Situation in the Caucasus
August 5, 2004
The State Duma of Federal Assembly of Russian Federation expresses it extreme concern with regard to the fact that the situation in the Caucasus related to non-regulated status of Apkhasia and South Ossetia, has been extremely aggravated during the recent period. There are militant, sometimes even openly aggressive statements heard from official Tbilisi with regard to their readiness to take the most critical (resolute) actions for the purpose of one-sided resolution of the Georgian-Ossetian and Georgian-Apkhasia conflict. In addition, they clearly ignore international treaties and political agreements achieved in 1992-1994, respectively, and considering multi-lateral mechanisms of resolving disputable issues with regard to South Ossetia and Apkhasia, as well as functioning of international peacemaking contingents in the zone of conflict. Regardless the fact that the past years confirmed efficiency of the mechanisms established at that time, the Georgian party is moving towards the forceful resolution of the existed problems through ignoring opinions of other concerned parties.
The culmination of such policy was the recent statement of President of Georgia, Mr. M. Saakashvili about his order to border troops “to fire and sink all ships which will appear near the costs of Apkhasia.” He clearly indicated that threat, in the first place, is directed towards citizens of Russian Federation, who want to spend their holidays in Abkhazia. Such order with regard to unarmed ships conflicts with a number of principles and norms of the international law and, first of all, violates the principle of not using force or threat of force. The State Duma provides advance notice that the above-noted actions with regard to ships (vessels) sailing under international flags, including Russian, will be regarded as militant act with all subsequent consequences.
It is typical that on the same date when this provoking statement was made, an autocade was fired in South Ossetia in which Mr. A. Kokoshin, the Chairman of the Committee for The Affairs of CIS Countries and Contacts with Compatriots of the State Duma, as well as representatives of peacemaking contingent were riding. It is no doubt that this was a targeted extremist provocation organized by Georgian guerillas with the connivance of the official Tbilisi.
Continuing threats of Georgia with regard to citizens of Russian Federation permanently residing on the territories of South Ossetia and Apkhasia represent infringement of the sovereignty of Russian federation.
The conflict on the territory of former Soviet Socialist Republic of Georgia is swiftly developing towards full-scale military confrontation in the Caucasus. Because of the Georgian leadership Russian Federation may be involved in it. Spontaneous development of events may cause involvement in military conflict of thousand citizens of Russian Federation residing in the Caucasus.
The State Duma is absolutely convinced that the policy pursued by the new Georgian leadership toward forceful resolution of the existed inter-national conflicts is myopic (shortsighted) and hopeless. The deputies of the State Duma want to remind about their position defined under the Statement of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russian Federation dated July 10, 2004 in favor of preventing use of military forces in the Caucasus, providing safety, protecting rights and legal interest of the population of Russian Federation and Russian compatriots residing and staying on the territory of Apkhasia and South Ossetia.
The State Duma urge to President of Russian Federation, V. Putin, and the Government of Russian Federation to take all necessary and adequate actions for normalization of the situation in then zone of conflict, support the political dialogue between the confronted parties and ensure safety of citizens of Russia, as ell as Russian transport facilities and other assets. In addition, the State Duma continues studying the addresses of the Parliament of Apkhasia and South Ossetia with regard to recognizing their rights to independence.
The State Duma is proceeding from the fact that any attempts to hurt citizens of Russian Federation or jeopardize their life will be adequately rebuffed. The Georgia party should realize its responsibility for the actions that threaten the safety and life of people.
(www.duma.ru/in Russian)


Amproved by the Parliament of Georgia ,29 September, 2004
MEMORANDUM of understanding on the third European Commission funded rehabilitation  program in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict
Mindful of the important role played by economic rehabilitation and repatriation in the overall settlement process of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict,
Nothing the willingness of the European Commission (EC), the OSCE Mission to Georgia, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)  and the United  Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR) to support Georgia in the  peaceful resolution of the conflict ,
Nothing that the  EC has  granted as its third rehabilitation  program (the ‘’Program’’) Euro 2.500.000  to the  OSCE Mission to Georgian to finance rehabilitation projects in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict as well as projects in support to refugees and  internally displaced persons (IDPS)
Georgia on the one side and EC, the OSCE Mission to Georgia, UNDP and UNHCR on the other side have agreed as follows:
The objectives of the program are:
- To support the process of reconciliation between the parties to the Georgian-Ossetian  conflict,
- To promote and support the voluntary return in safety and dignity of refugees and IDPs,
- To assist in the process of rehabilitation and improvement of social and economic conditions on the territories affected by the Georgian-Ossetian conflict,
-  To ensure that rehabilitation projects financed under previous grants are being maintained,
-  To benefit the population in the zone of conflict as well as resident and returning persons.
The projects financed under the program will be implemented by UNDP and UNHCR and in accordance to the procedures defined in annex 1, annex 2, and annex 3 of the present Memorandum of Understanding.
The budget of the Program in the sum of Euro 2.500.000 is divided into three parts:
First part
  Euro 800.000(eight hundred thousand) is earmarked for basic shelter assistance and repatriation kits to refugees and IDPs.
 Description of this assistance as well as its breakdown of costs in attached in annex 1.
This first part of the program falls under the responsibility of the UNHCR.
Second part
Euro 1.300.000(one million three hundred thousand) is earmarked for the rehabilitation of basic infrastructures in support to the permanent residents.
The list of these infrastructures as well as the indicative breakdown of costs for their rehabilitation is attached in annex 2. This second part of the Program falls under the responsibility of UNDP.
Third part
Euro 400.000 (four hundred thousand) is earmarked for the rehabilitation of basic infrastructures in the   areas where refugees and IDPs have voluntary returned.
 This third part of the program falls under the responsibility of UNDP with the participation of UNHCR in identifying the projects. The description of this part of the Program is defined in annex 2.
Georgia shall exempt from all taxes and customs duties all supplies, services and works financed under the Program.
The program shall be implemented within 18 months starting from the date of entry into force of the addendum to the Grant Agreement between the EC and OSCE Mission to Georgia, and upon the signing of the Project Agreements between the OSCE Mission to Georgia and UNDP and between the OSCE Mission to Georgia and UNHCR.
For Georgia                                                              
For the European commission:
For the OSCE Mission to Georgia:
For UNDP:
For UNHCR:

ANNEX I
Shelter / other infrastructure                                                         672950
Standard block houses                                                                      462 000
Doors & windows                                                                             34 100
Materials for roof kits / room kits                                                     176 850
Domestic needs / household support                                               16 650
Agricultural kits (450 units x EUR 37)                                             16 650
Contingency reserve                                                                         14 035
Management costs                                                                             96 365
Total:                                                                                                800 000

ANNEX II
Second part of the Program
in
Energy                                                                                                  740 000
Supply and installation of meters, transformers and pillars                  80 000
Completion of  HPS Edisi-2                                                                  510 000
Completion of HPS Kekhvi                                                                   150 000
Gas supply                                                                                               100 000
Completion of gas network  in Tskhinvali                                             70 000
Connection of Avnevi to the gas network                                              30 000
Water supply                                                                                           175 000
Rehabilitation of the Kemeli Water pump                                               35 000
Rehabilitation of the Edisi-Tskhinvali water pipe                                   40 000
Rehabilitation of the tskhinvali sewage system                                       80 000
Rehabilitation of the Tsunari water reservoir                                          20 000
Social Services                                                                                         80 000
Garbage processing plant                                                                          80 000
Completion of previous projects                                                              69 907
Total 2nd part                                                                                          1 164 907

Third part of the Program
            Rehabilitation of infrastructures in support to returnees/IDPS        300 000
Total projects under 2nd and 3rd parts                                               1 464 907
Management costs (PIU)1                                                                     129 100
Administrative costs (UNDP)                                                               80 993
Administrative costs (OSCE)                                                               25 000
Total                                                                                                     1 700 000

ANNEX III
MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF THE MECHANISM FOR IMPLEMENTATION
For the third EC funded Program
The main objective of the mechanism for implementation of the program at hand is to define the procedures to be followed while implementing the Program funded by the European Commission for rehabilitation projects in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. The present procedures go with the approval of Georgia, EC, the OSCE Mission to Georgia, UNDP and UNHCR.
First part (rendering basic shelter assistance and repatriation kits) of the Program falls under the responsibility of the UNHCR.
The implementation of the shelter assistance and of the repatriation kits are the prerogative of the UNHCR. UNHCR will act in strict accordance with is mandate (i.e.  voluntaries, safety and dignity) and with the annex 2 (procedural attachment) of the JCC protocol no. 7 of 13 February 1997 “On the procedure of voluntary return of refugees and IDPs of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict to the areas of their previous residence” and shell be along the established practices developed in the area since the inception of the Programme since 1997. UNHCP within the implementation framework of this part of the Program will keep informed the Georgian and South Ossetian sides of the JCC.
Second part (rehabilitation of basic infrastructures in support to the resident communities) falls under the responsibility of UNDP
The rehabilitation of basic infrastructures in support to the resident communities residing within the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict shall be carried out in accordance with the list approved by the JCC on 26 June 2003.
UNDP shall be entrusted with the overall management of the  projects, be
responsible for signing contracts and agreement and for disbursing  funds under this second part of the Program.
There shall be set up a joint Georgian-Ossetian Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
with an international technical expert acting as a Program Manager (Chief technical advisor). The PIU shall include technical experts of both the Georgian and South-Ossetian sides with technical qualifications relevant to the implementation of the projects.
The implementation of this second part of the Program shall be carried out under
The supervision of the Organization Committee (OC) composed of authorized members: representatives from the Georgian side and from the South-Ossetian side, from the OSCE Mission to Georgia, from the EC, as well as from UNDP. The meetings of the OC are chaired by the OSCE Mission to Georgia.
The OC shall: approve the plan of action proposed by the Project Implementation
Unit for projects’ activities; approve possible budget revisions proposed by the UNDP (if the range of 10% of the initial indicative cost of the project); keep the JCC informed of the progress in the implementation of the projects foreseen under the second part of the Program; review and take decisions on evaluation of tender bids submitted by UNDP and the PIU.
The OC meets at the request of any of its members after a one-week notice is sent
in writing to all members. The members can be represented by their sub-delegates at the OC meetings. The members can also be accompanied by their technical advisors. Provided that the Georgian and South Ossetian sides are present or represented the OC shall be able to take decisions.
The decisions of the OC are taken on the basis of consensus. The Georgian and
South Ossetian sides, the OSCE Mission to Georgia and the EC have a right to veto. Should the case arise, the OC shall have two weeks to reach a consensus amongst its members. Should the OC fail to reach a consensus, the project or sub-project and its budget or sub-budget shall be canceled and one month shall be given for reallocation of the funds within the framework of the Program.
The Georgian and South Ossetian sides, UNHCR and UNDP shall identify the projects foreseen under the third part of the Program. Once approved by the OC, the projects shell is implemented in accordance with the modalities agreed upon for the implementation of the projects foreseen under the second part of the Program.
(Archive of the Foreign Ministry of Georgia)


STATEMENT On the Results of the Meeting of Z. Zhvania and E. Kokoiti
November 5, 2004
On November 5, 2004, a meeting between Mr. Z. Zhvania and E. Kokoiti was organized in Sochi. At the meeting, the Russian Federation was represented by Mr. V. Loshchinin, the first Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Republic of North Ossetia – Alania was represented by the state advisor to President of North Ossetia – Alania, Mr. T. Kusov. Cochairmen of the JCC and the Head of the Mission of CSCE in Georgia also participated in the meeting. The representative from the European Commission was also invited to participate in the discussion of the economic issues.
In the course of the meeting, which was very constructive, the ideas about the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict were exchanged, including the future defusion of the critical situation and stabilizing the situation in the zone of the conflict and strengthening trust between the parties. The parties agreed that the strengthening of trust, demilitarization of the zone of conflict, safety guarantees and the implementation of economic programs will add additional impetus to future constructive negotiations between the parties with the purpose of full-scale political settlement of the conflict.
The participant of the meeting stated with anxiety and concern that as a result of recent armed confrontation in South Ossetia the peaceful process of the conflict settlement faced the real threat of failure. They expressed deep regret regarding the victims, including those among peaceful population.
The parties noted the decisive role of the negotiations within the framework of the JCC, direct contacts between the governments of the parties, as well as activities of the JPKF in ending the armed confrontation.
The participants of the meeting confirmed their support to exclusively peaceful methods of regulating relationship between the confronting parties, denouncing any forms of violence, including infringement on the rights of individuals due to their ethnic origin as the means of achieving political goals. The parties also declared about their support to fundamental documents signed within the framework of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement and which represent firm basis for negotiations on full-scale political regulation of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
Within the above-noted framework the parties agreed:
- to strictly fulfill the achieved agreement on ceasefire;
- for the purpose of gradual demilitarization of the zone of conflict, as the first step towards the success, to fully fulfill the decision of the JCC and complete withdrawal of armed formations remaining there by November 20, 2004, with the exception of the JPKF and law enforcement organs;
- by the same period, present for consideration by the JCC the agreements on the quantity of police subdivisions needed for keeping law and order, and specify the places of their dislocation;
- in future, not to dislocate armed formations and posts in the zone of conflict, without the agreement of the JCC;
- organize mutual cooperation between the law enforcement structure of the parties and take actions for renewing works of the joint Coordination Center;
- provide uninterrupted and safe transport communication along the Trans Caucasian highway and other roads in the zone of conflict, which connect inhabited localities, for unhampered movement of the population and cargo;
- the parties expressed  a desire to expand contacts on various levels, including the top (highest) political level, as well as meetings between parliamentarians and intelligentsia;
- at the nearest sessions of the JCC, consider concrete economic projects the realization of which represents mutual interest, and present the agreed [proposals, including for consideration by the OSCE and EC;
- carry out extraordinary session of the JCC for the purpose of taking control over the process of implementing the adopted decisions within the period of ten days;
The meeting participants positively evaluated the contribution of the OSCE to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, and EC – to economic rehabilitation of the region.
The parties marked the importance of the intermediary role of Russia with regard to peaceful resolution of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict within the shortest period of time.
November 5, 2004, Sochi
From Georgian Side:                
From South Ossetian Side:
In the Presence of Russia as the Intermediary
In the Presence of the OSCE
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


PROTOCOL # 40 OF THE MEETING OF COCHAIRMEN OF JOINT CONTROL COMMISSION (JCC) FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
November 19-20, 2004, Vladikavkaz
Chaired by: T. Kusov – State Advisor to President of North Ossetia-Alania Head of North Ossetian Part of the JCC
Agenda
1. On the process of implementation of the agreements achieved at the meeting of E. Kokoiti and Z. Zhvania in Sochi on November 5, 2004 and other decisions of the JCC made in the past.
2. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1. On the process of implementation of the agreements achieved at the meeting of E. Kokoiti and Z. Zhvania in Sochi on November 5, 2004 and other decisions of the JCC made in the past.
(Kusov, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kenyaikin, Nikolayev, Vantomme, Kulakhmetov, Friev, Goguadze, Fetch)
Dzasokhov, President of Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, made a speech at the session of the JCC for settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
He supported the striving towards peaceful settlement of the conflict and the attempts made for demilitarization of the zone of conflict. For the purpose of activating the process of conflict settlement, A. Dzasokhov provided a number of proposals, including establishment of a zone of economic welfare, establishment of special monitoring groups of Russia and Georgia, activating the efforts of Russian-Georgian commission on commercial and economic cooperation.
The meeting participants expressed their support to the above-noted proposals and deemed it expedient to form an expert group for studying the issues of establishing the zone of economic welfare, including the territories of Alagirski region of North Ossetia, South Ossetia and Gori region of Georgia, as well as the possibilities of efficient utilization of transport communications, including highways (automobile roads) and the Black Sea ports.
The JCC stated that the meeting of Mr. Z. Zhvania with E. Kokoiti, which took place on November 5, 2004 in Sochi, facilitated the process of increasing the trust and confidence between the parties to the conflict, reduction of tension in the zone of the conflict and gave incentive to practical work on gradual demilitarization of the zone of conflict.
The concrete results of the performed work are as follows: sharp reduction of skirmish, withdrawal of units of armed formations from the zone of conflict and their replacement with the JPKF, beginning of dismantling the fortification erections and minefields.
The JCC marks the readiness of the OSCE to render material and technical assistance to the parties to carry out works for liquidation of fortification erections.
It is notable that the concepts “zone conflict”, “zone of responsibilities of the JPKF”, “corridor” of safety, the parties declare their adherence to fundamental documents signed by the parties in the conflict within the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The parties welcome the beginning of publication of the information bulletin of the JCC. In the opinion of the JCC, publication of such bulletin with the participation off the parties is an unprecedented case in the world practice of settlement of the conflict. The agenda includes the issue of publishing the collection of fundamental documents on settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict on the basis of the bulletin.
The JCC marks with great satisfaction that the development of agreements achieved previously between the parties activated the work for economic rehabilitation of the zone of conflict.
In addition, the situation in the zone of conflict remains unstable, including in connection with the non-fulfillment of the agreements achieved in the part.
The JCC is concerned about the existed impediments for delivery of humanitarian aid for Ossetian population in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The JCC is extremely concerned about the incidents, which occurred recently with regard to peacemaking forces.
The JCC expressed great concern about the following issues:
1. Continuing firing of inhabited localities in the zone of conflict;
2. Existence of armed formations in the zone of conflict, which is not considered under the respective agreements;
3. Existence of heavy technique and armaments in the zone of conflict;
4. Existence of illegal posts, which has not been agreed with the JCC;
5. Impediments to safe communications across the Trans Caucasian highway and other roads of the zone of conflict;
6. Impediments to free movement of soldiers of the JPKF in the zone of the conflict;
7. Non-fulfillment of decisions of the JCC on placing posts of the JPKF in the inhabited localities of Kekhvi, Tamarasheni, as well as on dismantling of the block-post in the village of Tamarasheni;
8. Facts of laying land mines on Transkam (Trans Caucasus Highway) in the area of inhabited localities in Tamarasheni and Kekhvi and untimely investigation of the given facts;
9. Illegal cutting and export of timber from the territory of then zone of conflict;
10. Facts of taking captives;
 In the process of discussion, the Georgian and South Ossetia parties expressed mutual claims, resolution of which, in the opinion of the parties, could support increase of trust and confidence and the process of peaceful settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
Georgian party presented the following claims:
1. Impediments created for representatives of mass media with regard to coverage of events in the zone of conflict;
2. Movement of cargo in the zone of conflict from Russian Federation through the only legitimate checkpoint at the Russian-Georgian border “Kazbegi Upper Lars”;
3. Provocative incident taking place on November 19, 2005 in the zone of conflict, which caused wounding of two Georgian peacemakers;
4. Facts of violence against the peaceful population.
South Ossetian party presented the following claims:
1. Entry and existence of three hundred military personnel of internal army of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia in the to the zone of conflict, in the region of the village of Akhalsopeli, as well as the center for training of reservists in the village of Dzevera;
2. The number of military personnel defined by the JCC at the posts of the JPKF is far exceeded by the Georgian party;
3. The unapproved post in the village of Dirbi has not be eliminated irrespective of the decision of the JCC;
4. Armed attack on a car of the Ossetian battalion of the JPKF, kidnapping and murder of Ossetian peacemakers. As of to date, the fact of death and wounding of military personnel of the JPKF has not been investigated and the military property and armament has not been returned;
5. Passage of cargo to the villages of Tskhinvali and Leningori regions, including humanitarian aid, is being blocked by Georgian party;
6. Rights of citizens of the Ossetian nationality passing through the territory of Gori region to the villages of Leningori and Tskhinvali regions are violated, representatives of Georgian law enforcement organs detain them and confiscate transport facilities with the South Ossetian number plates.
7. Flights of Georgian military aircrafts over the zone of the conflict;
8. Violation of terms of rotation of Georgian peacemaking battalion;
9. Regular blocking of Transcam at Tamarasheni-Kekhvi;
10. Existence of monitoring officers of the OSCE in the area of the post “Pauk” (“Spider”).
the JCC made the following decision:
1, For the purpose of ensuring safety of the population and observance with the regime of ceasefire:
- The Joint Headquarters of the JPKF, within the period of one week, shall resolve the issue of putting posts of peacemaking forces at eastern and western outskirts of the inhabited localities from Tamarasheni to Kekhvi and the villages Kheiti and Kemerta located on the both sides of the river Didi Liakhvi;
- The parties to the conflict, prior to November 25, 2004, shall present schemes of their fortification erections and the agenda of their dismantling on the territory from the inhabited localities of Tamarasheni and Kekhvi and the villages Kheiti and Kemerta located on the both sides of the river Didi Liakhvi;
- The Joint Headquarters, prior to November 28, 2004, shall monitor the stated region through attracting officers of the OSCE, and the parties shall start respective activities for dismantling the fortification erections in the above-noted regions;
- The parties shall withdraw all armed formations unspecified under the applicable agreements from the above-noted inhabited localities and neighboring territories;
2. The JPKF shall take control over the process of implementing the work and regularly inform the JCC thereof;
3. For the purpose of strengthening the mutual confidence, the leadership of the parties to the conflict, shall ensure objective coverage of the taken actions through the Press-Center of the JPKF and mass media of the parties;
4. Determine, that ID of a soldier of peacemaking forces shall be signed by the Commander of the JPKF. The Commander of the JPKF and chief military superiors of Russian, Georgian and North Ossetian battalions shall bring the above-noted documents in compliance with this decision prior to December 10, 2004.
2. Miscellaneous:
(Kusov, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kenyaikin, Nikolayev)
2.1. Approve D. Japaridze as the co-editor of the Bulletin of the JCC from the Georgian party and dismiss I. Loladze from this post.
2.2. Approve the provision of meetings of the authorized cochairmen of the JCC (attached).
2.3. Apply to the European Commission with the request to continue rendering financial assistance to the activities of Georgian and South Ossetian parts of the JCC and the process of negotiations.
T. Kusov, Chairman of Session, Head of North Ossetian part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


PROTOCOL # 40 OF THE MEETING OF COCHAIRMEN OF JOINT CONTROL COMMISSION (JCC) FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
November 19-20, 2004, Vladikavkaz
Chaired by: T. Kusov – State Advisor to President of North Ossetia-Alania Head of North Ossetian Part of the JCC
Agenda
1. On the process of implementation of the agreements achieved at the meeting of E. Kokoiti and Z. Zhvania in Sochi on November 5, 2004 and other decisions of the JCC made in the past.
2. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1. On the process of implementation of the agreements achieved at the meeting of E. Kokoiti and Z. Zhvania in Sochi on November 5, 2004 and other decisions of the JCC made in the past.
(Kusov, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kenyaikin, Nikolayev, Vantomme, Kulakhmetov, Friev, Goguadze, Fetch)
Dzasokhov, President of Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, made a speech at the session of the JCC for settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
He supported the striving towards peaceful settlement of the conflict and the attempts made for demilitarization of the zone of conflict. For the purpose of activating the process of conflict settlement, A. Dzasokhov provided a number of proposals, including establishment of a zone of economic welfare, establishment of special monitoring groups of Russia and Georgia, activating the efforts of Russian-Georgian commission on commercial and economic cooperation.
The meeting participants expressed their support to the above-noted proposals and deemed it expedient to form an expert group for studying the issues of establishing the zone of economic welfare, including the territories of Alagirski region of North Ossetia, South Ossetia and Gori region of Georgia, as well as the possibilities of efficient utilization of transport communications, including highways (automobile roads) and the Black Sea ports.
The JCC stated that the meeting of Mr. Z. Zhvania with E. Kokoiti, which took place on November 5, 2004 in Sochi, facilitated the process of increasing the trust and confidence between the parties to the conflict, reduction of tension in the zone of the conflict and gave incentive to practical work on gradual demilitarization of the zone of conflict.
The concrete results of the performed work are as follows: sharp reduction of skirmish, withdrawal of units of armed formations from the zone of conflict and their replacement with the JPKF, beginning of dismantling the fortification erections and minefields.
The JCC marks the readiness of the OSCE to render material and technical assistance to the parties to carry out works for liquidation of fortification erections.
It is notable that the concepts “zone conflict”, “zone of responsibilities of the JPKF”, “corridor” of safety, the parties declare their adherence to fundamental documents signed by the parties in the conflict within the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The parties welcome the beginning of publication of the information bulletin of the JCC. In the opinion of the JCC, publication of such bulletin with the participation off the parties is an unprecedented case in the world practice of settlement of the conflict. The agenda includes the issue of publishing the collection of fundamental documents on settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict on the basis of the bulletin.
The JCC marks with great satisfaction that the development of agreements achieved previously between the parties activated the work for economic rehabilitation of the zone of conflict.
In addition, the situation in the zone of conflict remains unstable, including in connection with the non-fulfillment of the agreements achieved in the part.
The JCC is concerned about the existed impediments for delivery of humanitarian aid for Ossetian population in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The JCC is extremely concerned about the incidents, which occurred recently with regard to peacemaking forces.
The JCC expressed great concern about the following issues:
1. Continuing firing of inhabited localities in the zone of conflict;
2. Existence of armed formations in the zone of conflict, which is not considered under the respective agreements;
3. Existence of heavy technique and armaments in the zone of conflict;
4. Existence of illegal posts, which has not been agreed with the JCC;
5. Impediments to safe communications across the Trans Caucasian highway and other roads of the zone of conflict;
6. Impediments to free movement of soldiers of the JPKF in the zone of the conflict;
7. Non-fulfillment of decisions of the JCC on placing posts of the JPKF in the inhabited localities of Kekhvi, Tamarasheni, as well as on dismantling of the block-post in the village of Tamarasheni;
8. Facts of laying land mines on Transkam (Trans Caucasus Highway) in the area of inhabited localities in Tamarasheni and Kekhvi and untimely investigation of the given facts;
9. Illegal cutting and export of timber from the territory of then zone of conflict;
10. Facts of taking captives;
 In the process of discussion, the Georgian and South Ossetia parties expressed mutual claims, resolution of which, in the opinion of the parties, could support increase of trust and confidence and the process of peaceful settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
Georgian party presented the following claims:
1. Impediments created for representatives of mass media with regard to coverage of events in the zone of conflict;
2. Movement of cargo in the zone of conflict from Russian Federation through the only legitimate checkpoint at the Russian-Georgian border “Kazbegi Upper Lars”;
3. Provocative incident taking place on November 19, 2005 in the zone of conflict, which caused wounding of two Georgian peacemakers;
4. Facts of violence against the peaceful population.
South Ossetian party presented the following claims:
1. Entry and existence of three hundred military personnel of internal army of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia in the to the zone of conflict, in the region of the village of Akhalsopeli, as well as the center for training of reservists in the village of Dzevera;
2. The number of military personnel defined by the JCC at the posts of the JPKF is far exceeded by the Georgian party;
3. The unapproved post in the village of Dirbi has not be eliminated irrespective of the decision of the JCC;
4. Armed attack on a car of the Ossetian battalion of the JPKF, kidnapping and murder of Ossetian peacemakers. As of to date, the fact of death and wounding of military personnel of the JPKF has not been investigated and the military property and armament has not been returned;
5. Passage of cargo to the villages of Tskhinvali and Leningori regions, including humanitarian aid, is being blocked by Georgian party;
6. Rights of citizens of the Ossetian nationality passing through the territory of Gori region to the villages of Leningori and Tskhinvali regions are violated, representatives of Georgian law enforcement organs detain them and confiscate transport facilities with the South Ossetian number plates.
7. Flights of Georgian military aircrafts over the zone of the conflict;
8. Violation of terms of rotation of Georgian peacemaking battalion;
9. Regular blocking of Transcam at Tamarasheni-Kekhvi;
10. Existence of monitoring officers of the OSCE in the area of the post “Pauk” (“Spider”).
the JCC made the following decision:
1, For the purpose of ensuring safety of the population and observance with the regime of ceasefire:
- The Joint Headquarters of the JPKF, within the period of one week, shall resolve the issue of putting posts of peacemaking forces at eastern and western outskirts of the inhabited localities from Tamarasheni to Kekhvi and the villages Kheiti and Kemerta located on the both sides of the river Didi Liakhvi;
- The parties to the conflict, prior to November 25, 2004, shall present schemes of their fortification erections and the agenda of their dismantling on the territory from the inhabited localities of Tamarasheni and Kekhvi and the villages Kheiti and Kemerta located on the both sides of the river Didi Liakhvi;
- The Joint Headquarters, prior to November 28, 2004, shall monitor the stated region through attracting officers of the OSCE, and the parties shall start respective activities for dismantling the fortification erections in the above-noted regions;
- The parties shall withdraw all armed formations unspecified under the applicable agreements from the above-noted inhabited localities and neighboring territories;
2. The JPKF shall take control over the process of implementing the work and regularly inform the JCC thereof;
3. For the purpose of strengthening the mutual confidence, the leadership of the parties to the conflict, shall ensure objective coverage of the taken actions through the Press-Center of the JPKF and mass media of the parties;
4. Determine, that ID of a soldier of peacemaking forces shall be signed by the Commander of the JPKF. The Commander of the JPKF and chief military superiors of Russian, Georgian and North Ossetian battalions shall bring the above-noted documents in compliance with this decision prior to December 10, 2004.
2. Miscellaneous:
(Kusov, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kenyaikin, Nikolayev)
2.1. Approve D. Japaridze as the co-editor of the Bulletin of the JCC from the Georgian party and dismiss I. Loladze from this post.
2.2. Approve the provision of meetings of the authorized cochairmen of the JCC (attached).
2.3. Apply to the European Commission with the request to continue rendering financial assistance to the activities of Georgian and South Ossetian parts of the JCC and the process of negotiations.
T. Kusov, Chairman of Session, Head of North Ossetian part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex to Protocol # 40 of the JCC November 19-20, 2004, Vladikavkaz
PROVISION ON MEETINGS OF AUTHORIZED CO-CHAIRMEN OF THE JCC
Meetings of the authorized cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement (hereafter the “authorized cochairmen”) shall be organized on regular basis between the sessions of the JCC.
The authorized cochairmen, at their meetings, shall be guided by decisions and recommendations of the JCC and regularly inform cochairmen of the JCC about the performed works.
The following shall participate in meetings of the authorized cochairmen:
1. Representatives of the parties in the workgroup of the JCC on law enforcement organs and peacemaking forces;
2. Representatives of the parties in the workgroup of the JCC on economic issues;
3. Representatives of the parties in the ad hoc committee on refugees;
4. Representatives of the parties in the joint command of the JPKF;
5. Representatives of the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia.
Representatives of local administration shall be invited to the meeting. Representatives of the delegations of the European Commission in Georgia and representatives of UN in Georgia may attend meetings of the authorized cochairmen.
Chairman of meeting shall be commander of the JPKF.
Main Goals and Objectives of Meetings of Authorized Cochairmen
- Monitoring over implementation of decision and recommendations of the JCC;
- Mutual cooperation with local administrative organs on the issues preventing conflicts on ethnical bases and developing the mechanisms for resolving the occurred problems;
- Keeping permanent contact with local organizations, collectives of citizens, organizing reception of individual persons on the issues of return of refugees, discussions thereof and, if possible, finding ways of resolving these issues at the session of the workgroup or the JCC;
- If needed, raising initiatives about calling of an extraordinary (special) session of the JCC;
- Attracting experts on concrete issues to the work.
Meetings of the authorized cochairmen shall be held twice a month, as necessary.
The venue of the meeting: Tskhinvali, Joint Headquarters of the JPKF.
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


PROTOCOL # 41 OF THE MEETING OF THE JOINT CONTROL COMMISSION (JCC) FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
December 22-23, 2004, Tbilisi
Chaired by: Khaindrava George – State Minister of Georgia for Settlement of Conflicts, Head of the Georgian Part of the JCC.
Agenda
On the process of implementing agreements achieved at the meting in Sochi on November 5, 2004, and at the session of the JCC in Vladikavkaz on November 19-20, 2004.
Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
On the process of implementing agreements achieved at the meting in Sochi on November 5, 2004, and at the session of the JCC in Vladikavkaz on November 19-20, 2004.
(Khaindrava, Chohiev, Kusov, Kenyaikin, Ganchev, Errero, Kulakhmetov, Friev, Gugutsidze, Khalash)
Participants of the meeting took into consideration the report of the Commander of the JPKF (attached) and chief military superiors about the current situation in the zone of conflict, and implementation by parties of agreements achieved in Sochi and Vladikavkaz. They discussed vast spectrum of issues resolution of which could support future stabilization of the situation.
There was a meeting arranged between cochairmen of the JCC and Mr. Z. Zhvania where they discussed the whole complex of next steps to be taken for realization of achieved agreements.
According to the agreement with E. Kokoiti, on December 24, there will be a meeting organized between him and cochairmen of the JCC in Tskhinvali.
The respective statement of cochairmen (attached) has been developed on the basis of the results of the meting of cochairmen of the JCC.
Miscellaneous
(Khaindrava, Kusov, Chochiev, Kenyaikin, Ganchev)
The parties stated with great satisfaction the beginning of issuing the first number of the Bulletin of the JCC. In this regard, the cochairmen applied too the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia to fund the issuance of the stated Bulletin in accordance with the previously approved cost-estimate prior to December 28, 2004.
G. Khaindrava, Chairman of the Session, Head of the Georgian Part of the JCC
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex 1 to Protocol # 41 of the JCC December 22-23 , 2004
STATEMENT OF CO-CHAIRMEN OF THE JCC FOR THE GEORGIAN OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
December 23, 2004, Tbilisi
On December 22-23, 2004, in Tbilisi, on the initiative of the South Ossetian party, there was a special session of co-chairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement arranged for discussing the situation in the zone of conflict, and their meeting with Mr. Z. Zhvania.
The co-chairmen of the JCC stated with anxiety that the situation in the zone of conflict remained highly explosive (dangerous). Irrespective of the fact that in the process of negotiations there was a serious base of agreement created, which was necessary for the development of the peaceful process, ignoring of the concrete agreements reached by the parties in the past inspired the feeling of anxiety and uncertainty in the population.
Within the format of the JCC, which represents the only realistically operating mechanism for regulating the conflict, the parties took concrete obligations in the spheres of gradual demilitarization of the zone of conflict, withdrawal of armed formations, with the exception of the JPKF; to agree on the quantity and location of posts of law enforcement organs, release roads and rehabilitate the economy of regions in the zone of conflict.
For the purpose of efficient fulfillment of the agreements, on November 5, 2004, in Sochi, there was a meeting of Mr. Z. Zhvania and E. Kokoiti organized on the initiative of the JCC. The main goal of his meeting was to increase the confidence between the parties to the conflict, reduce tension in the zone of conflict and give an impetus to practical works for gradual demilitarization of the zone of conflict. This was the target of the activities of the JPKF too, to increase the level of mutual cooperation of three peacemaking battalions of the JPKF.
In fact, the process failed. The above-noted gradual demilitarization and full withdrawal of armed formations from the zone of conflict and liquidation of fortification works did not take place. The number of police posts increased. Roads and communications remained blocked. Impediments for delivery of humanitarian aid for the population in the zone of conflict are still in place. The process of economic rehabilitation is not going forward. This situation, as a whole, creates the atmosphere of distrust between the parties.
Co-chairmen of the JCC apply to Mr. Z. Zhvania and E. Kokoiti with the request to provide clear coordination of joint activities of all ministries and agencies of he parties for strict fulfillment of the achieved agreements, and obligations taken by the parties for the purpose of successful development of the process of regulating the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. It is also very important to renew active cooperation between the law enforcement organs of the parties, which, previously, made it possible to stop full-scale armed confrontation in the zone of conflict, as well as to take actions for renewing works of the joint coordination center for cooperation of law enforcement organs.
Only the political will to practically implement the achieved agreement will actually confirm the readiness of the parties to settle the problem in a peaceful manner. The are no, and never be any other magic formats or formulas to be used.
Cochairman of the JCC from Georgian side                
Cochairman of the JCC from South Ossetian side
Cochairman of the JCC from Russian side                
Cochairman of the JCC from North Ossetian side
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


2005
PROTOCOL on commitments
January 24, 2005, Tskhinvali
Taking into account the fact that On January 24, 2005 the South Ossetian party delivered V.  Chalauri together with all investigative materials on him to the law enforcement organs of Georgia, Georgian party is obligated:
During January 25, 2005, release all recently captured persons of Ossetian nationality who have not participated in illegal activities;
The joint investigative group of law enforcement organs of the parties, with the participation of the Mission of the OSCE on January 25, 2005, provide the possibility to study he investigative materials about the case of A. Pukhaev. In the case of identifying his non-participation in any illegal actions, immediately release him and deliver him to the South Ossetian party. In the case of proving his illegal actions, carry out transference of A. Pukhaev to the investigative isolation ward of the JPKF until the end of January 25, 2005 for continuation of joint investigative actions.
The top political leadership of the parties guarantees implementation of the above-listed agreements.
Take into account the agreement of the parties to resolve the issue on transferring to each other previously detained and arrested persons.
Take into account the agreement of the parties to the conflict to strictly follow the procedure, determined previously within the framework of the JCC, on actions of law enforcement organs of the parties in the zone of conflict, and urged the latter to refrain form carrying out any one-sided operations.
The guarantor of the present agreement
from the Georgian party is George Kaindrava, State Minister of Georgia,
Head of the Georgian part of the JCC
In participation with:
From Russian party: V. Kenyakin, Head of Russian part of the JCC
From North Ossetian Party: T. Kusov, Head of the North Ossetian Part of the JCC.
From the Mission of the OSCE in Georgia: R. Rives, Chief of the Mission.
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


RESOLUTION 1582 (2005) ADOPTED UN SECURITY COUNCIL, on 28 January 2005
The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1554 of 29 July 2004 (S/RES/1554),
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 17 January 2005,
Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon (S/1997/57, annex) and Istanbul summits of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
Deploring that the perpetrators of the shooting down of a helicopter of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) on 8 October 2001, which resulted in the death of nine people on board, have still not been identified,
Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,
Welcoming, however, the positive momentum given to the United Nations-led peace process by regular high level meetings of the Group of Friends in Geneva and the Georgian-Russian summit meetings,
Welcoming the important contributions made by UNOMIG and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) in stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, and stressing its attachment to the close cooperation existing between them in the performance of their respective mandates,
1. Reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and the necessity to define the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia in strict accordance with these principles;
2. Commends and strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its capacity as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the
Secretary-General and of the OSCE, to promote the stabilization of the situation and the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement, which must include a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia;
3. Reiterates its strong support for the document on "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and for its letter of transmittal, finalized by, and with the full support of, all members of the Group of Friends;
4. Deeply regrets the continued refusal of the Abkhaz side to agree to a discussion on the substance of this document, again strongly urges the Abkhaz side to receive the document and its transmittal letter, urges both parties thereafter to give them full and open consideration, and to engage in constructive negotiations on their substance, and urges those having influence with the parties to promote this outcome;
5. Regrets also the lack of progress on the initiation of political status negotiations, and recalls, once again, that the purpose of these documents is to facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties, under the leadership of the United Nations, on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, and is not an attempt to impose or dictate any specific solution to the parties;
6. Notes its position on Abkhaz elections as expressed in resolution 1255 of 30 July 1999 (S/RES/1255);
7. Calls on both sides to participate in constructive negotiations towards a political settlement of the conflict and to spare no efforts to overcome their ongoing mutual mistrust and underlines that the process of negotiation leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to both sides will require concessions from both sides;
8. Welcomes the commitment by the Georgian side to a peaceful resolution of the conflict and calls on both parties further to publicly dissociate themselves from all militant rhetoric and demonstrations of support for military options;
9. Reminds all concerned to refrain from any action that might impede the peace process;
10. Welcomes the convening of regular meetings of senior representatives of the Group of Friends and the United Nations in Geneva and encourages both sides to participate actively in the next meeting;
11. Urges the parties to participate in a more active, regular and structured manner in the task forces established in the first Geneva meeting (to address issues in the priority areas of economic cooperation, the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, and political and security matters) and complemented by the working groups established in Sochi in March 2003, and reiterates that results-oriented activities in these three priority areas remain key to building common ground between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides and ultimately for concluding meaningful negotiations on a comprehensive political settlement based on the paper entitled "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and its transmittal letter;
12. Encourages the sides in that respect to continue their discussion on security guarantees with the participation of the Group of Friends;
13. Calls again on the parties to take concrete steps to revitalize the peace process in all its major aspects, including their work in the Coordinating Council and its relevant mechanisms, to build on the results of the Yalta meeting on confidence-building measures in March 2001 (S/2001/242) and to implement the proposals agreed on that occasion in a purposeful and cooperative manner, with a view to holding a fourth conference on confidence-building measures, and welcomes the intention expressed by Germany to host such a conference pending progress in the conflict resolution process;
14. Notes that contacts at the level of civil society can reinforce mutual confidence and calls on both sides to facilitate such contacts;
15. Stresses the urgent need for progress on the question of the refugees and internally displaced persons, calls on both sides to display a genuine commitment to make returns the focus of special attention and to undertake this task in close coordination with UNOMIG and consultations with UNHCR and the Group of Friends;
16. Calls for the rapid finalization and signature of the letter of intent on returns proposed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and welcomes the meetings with the participation of the SRSG and UNHCR of the Sochi working group on refugees and internally displaced persons;
17. Reaffirms the unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from the conflict, reaffirms also the inalienable right of all refugees and internally displaced persons affected by the conflict to return to their homes in secure and dignified conditions, in accordance with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement of 4 April 1994 (S/1994/3 97, annex II) and the Yalta Declaration;
18. Recalls that the Abkhaz side bears a particular responsibility to protect the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population;
19. Welcomes the continuing activities of UNDP in the Gali, Ochamchira and Tkvarcheli districts and the opening of offices by UNDP in Sukhumi and Gali;
20. Urges the parties once again to implement the recommendations of the Joint Assessment Mission to the Gali sector (November 2000), regrets that there has been no progress to that effect despite the positive consideration by the parties given to those recommendations in the first Geneva meeting and calls again upon the Abkhaz side to agree to the opening as soon as possible of the Gali branch of the human rights office in Sukhumi and to provide security conditions for its unhindered functioning;
21. Reiterates its concern that despite the start of the deployment of a civilian police component as part of UNOMIG, as endorsed in resolution 1494 (2003) and agreed by the parties, the deployment of the remaining officers in the Gali sector is still outstanding and calls on the Abkhaz side to allow for a swift deployment of the police component in that region;
22. Calls in particular on the Abkhaz side to improve law enforcement involving the local population and to address the lack of instruction in their mother tongue for the ethnic Georgian population;
23. Welcomes the measures taken by the Georgian side to put an end to the activities of illegal armed groups and encourages the maintenance of these efforts;
24. Condemns any violations of the provisions of the Moscow Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I);
25. Welcomes the continuing relative calm in the Kodori valley, condemns the killings and abductions of civilians in the Gali district;
26. Urges the parties to abide by the provisions of the protocols on security issues in the Gali district signed on 19 January 2004 and 8 October 2003, to continue their regular meetings and to cooperate more closely with each other to improve security in the Gali sector, and takes note of the resumption of Abkhaz participation in the Quadripartite meetings and the Joint Fact Finding Group;
27. Reiterates its call on the Georgian side to provide comprehensive security guarantees to allow for independent and regular monitoring of the situation in the upper Kodori valley by joint UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping force patrols;
28. Underlines that it is the primary responsibility of both sides to provide appropriate security and to ensure the freedom of movement of UNOMIG, the CIS peacekeeping force and other international personnel;
29. Strongly condemns in that respect the repeated abductions of personnel of those missions in the past, deeply deplores that none of the perpetrators have ever been identified or brought to justice, reiterates that it is the responsibility of the parties to end this impunity and calls upon them to take action;
30. Also calls upon the parties, once again, to take all necessary steps, to identify those responsible for the shooting down of a UNOMIG helicopter on 8 October 2001, to bring them to justice, and to inform the SRSG of the steps taken in particular in the criminal investigation;
31. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating on 31 July 2005; subject to a review as appropriate of its mandate by the Council in the event of changes in the mandate of the CIS peacekeeping force;
32. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council regularly informed and to report three months from the date of the adoption of this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
33. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
(www.un.org/docs)


PROTOCOL # 42  OF THE MEETING OF THE JOINT CONTROL COMMISSION (JCC) FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLCIT SETTLEMENT
16-17 March 2005
(…)
Agenda
1. On the process of implementing the previous decisions by the Joint Control Commission for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement and on furthering the process of regulation.
2. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1.  On the process of implementing the previous decisions by the Joint Control Commission for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement and on furthering the process of regulation.
(Keniyakin, Kousov, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Reve, Holtze, Kulakhmetov)
The relevant decision was adopted.
2. On holding the next meeting of the JCC.
(Keniyakin, Kousov, Khaindrava, Chochiev)
The agreed to determine the date and place of the next meeting of the JCC through the working regime.
The participants revered the memory of the Prime Minister of Georgia Zurab Zhvania’s with the minute of silence and pointed out about his positive contribution to the process of regulation of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
The South-Ossetian side made the declaration with regard of unfair and biased coverage of the situation in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone in reports of the OSCE Mission.
Georgian side and the OSCE Mission in Georgia expressed their firm disagreement with such assessment.
Georgian side proposed to hold the meeting between the Prime-Minister of Georgia Z. Nogaideli and the president of the South Ossetia E. Kokoiti.
The participants of the meeting expressed their gratitude to the Russian Side for hospitality and comfort provided to the participants of the JCC meeting.
Chairman of the meeting,
Head of the Russian part of the JCC V. Keniakin
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex to Protocol # 42 of the meeting of the JCC Co-chairs of 16-17 March 2005
DECESION on realization of previous decision of the Joint Control Commission on Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement and on furthering of the process of  regulation
The participants noted that despite the difficult situation in the conflict zone there were certain positive trends, namely, the shooting and number of illegal points reduced.
At the same time the liquidation of fortification works did not take place generally due to the weather.  Still there are certain barriers for free movement of the people, goods and basic commodities, including the humanitarian aid.
The participants expressed their dismay with regard of slow realization of the previous decisions, as well as of acts undermining the mutual confidence between the sides (operation of the center of reservists, holding the military trainings in the conflict zone, facts of violation of the air-space within the zone under responsibility of the JPKF).  It was unanimously noted that the further development of the process of regulation was possible solely on the basis of implementing all the tools of JCC and of unconditional implementation of decisions made by the JCC.
Proceeding from the aforementioned it was found necessary to:
1. Take as information the report by the Commander of the JPKF on the current situation in the conflict zone and on implementation of agreements achieved by the sides (attached).
2. The working group on Law enforcement bodies and the Peacekeeping Forces of the JCC, with participation of the headquarters of the JPKF, before 1 April 2005 shall:
- submit the proposals on organizing the meetings of the leaders of law enforcement agencies of the both sides;
- elaborate the time-table for measures aimed at completing the liquidation of fortification works in the conflict zone;
- elaborate the rules for carrying the firearms by the law enforcement officials and armed structures of the sides in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.
- Georgian and Ossetian sides shall:
- secure free movement of people, goods and humanitarian aid on the territory of conflict zone;
- deploy the motor-roads on the Ergneti-Kekhvi segment in accordance with provisions valid until 31 may 2004;
- dismantle unapproved check-points of the law enforcement bodies of the sides, including the point in Tanarasheni and Nikozi.
1 The Georgian side:
- according to the JCC decision of 30 September and 2 October of 2004 within a week  shall submit to the Co-chairs of the JCC the list of staff of the police check-points exercising their function within the zone under JPKF responsibility, referring to the relevant places of their dislocation;
- shall firmly pursue the fixed terms for rotation of the Georgian Battalion of the JPKF;
- shall promptly decide the issue on withdrawal of the Reservists’ training center from the conflict zone of Dzevera settlement;
- shall provide the results of investigation of the fact of attack against the military serviceman of the Ossetian Battalion on 12 October 2004 near the village Kibrali of Gori District.  
2. OC JPKF within a week shall complete the work on implementation of decision by JCC with regard of check-point in Kekhvi.
3. To restore in full capacity the activity of the JCC working group on Law Enforcement Organs and Peacekeeping Forces on economic and refugee issues.
4. To raise before the Intergovernmental Russian-Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation the issue on intensification of the works on implementing the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Georgia regarding the interaction for revival of the economy in the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict zone and return of refugees of 23 December 2000.
5. Within the two-week term the sides shall identify the officials for participation in ‘Thursday’’s meetings rendering them the relevant competence.
6. To take into account the petition of the JPKF Commander with regard of transferring suspect A.Sh. Pukhaev from the sell of pre-trial detention to the CJPKF for temporary keeping him before delivery the case to the court.
7. The JCC Co-chair from Georgian side, together with the CJPKF within a week shall carry out the measures for unconditional observance of agreements on preventing unsanctioned flies over the conflict zone;
8. To ask to the high leadership of Georgia and South Ossetia for meeting with the representatives of human rights organizations in order to decide the issue on transferring the convicts and defendants under investigation;
8. To recommend the expert groups of competent delegations of the sides on comprehensive regulation of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict to hold the meeting on the issues of confidence building and strengthening of security.
9. The sides on the weekly basis shall inform each-other about fulfillment of commitments.
For the Russian side:
For the South Ossetian side:
For the Georgian side:
For the North Ossetian side:
With participation of the OSCE Mission:
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)
    

PROTOCOL OF THE HIGH LEVEL MEETING IN GALI on security issues, 12 May 2005
    On May 12, 2005 the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General Ms. Heidi Tagliavini convened the high level meeting on security issues at the UNOMIG office in Gali.  The Georgian delegation was led by Mr. George Khaindrava.  The Abkhaz delegation was led by Mr. Sergei Shamba.  CPKF of CIS was represented by General-Major Sergei Chaban.  The military observers of the UN were represented by General-Najor Husein Ahmed Eisa Gobashi.
    The meeting was chaired by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General.  The participants approved the following agenda:
    1. The measures to secure implementation of the Moscow Agreement on Ceasefire and separation of forces of 1994 and the obligations relating to the security in the conflict zone;
    2. The measures to secure the common security in the conflict zone and cooperation between the sides;
    3. Miscellaneous.
    The sides agreed on the following:
    1.  Submit to the UNOMIG and the CCPKF of the CIS until May 26 the samples of IDs of the law enforcement officials and of other armed formations in the Conflict Zone and in the Restricted-weapon Zone, and the information about the number of staff;
    2. Set up the group composed of three representatives from each side for operative monitoring on the situation in the Security Zone and submit the list to the UNOMIG and the CCPKF until May 19 of this year;
    3.  Carry out operative and regular exchange of information and the lists of people committing offences in the conflict zone, particularly in Gali District in order to take necessary steps for their arrest and criminal prosecution;
    4.  Submit to the UNOMIG until 26 May the proposals on arranging additional hot lines in the conflict zone;
    5.  Cooperate closely within the frame of Joint Group on investigating the facts in order to increase the effectiveness of its work;
    6.  Consider the issue on reducing the number of staff at the armed formations of the sides at the next high level meeting, including the number of law enforcement officials in the Security Zone and in the Zone of Restricted Armament;
    7. Determine the minimum distance of 650 m between the positions of law enforcement structures of both sides from the line of separation of forces and 500 m between the position of the law enforcement structures of the sides and the check points of the CPKF of the CIS;
    8. Both sides expressed their readiness to work for improving the human rights situation in the conflict zone through existing mechanisms, as well as refraining from belligerent propaganda and rhetoric.
    9. Guarantee the security and provide the assistance to the representatives of international organizations participating in implementing the agreed projects in the conflict zone, including those financed by the European Union and carried out by the UNOMIG and UNDP.
    10. Continue discussing the concrete project on bus communication via Enguri Bridge proposed by the UNOMIG and the CPKF CIS as a humanitarian measure;
    11. Georgian side expressed its readiness to collect and submit the information to the HALO TRUST about the minefields;
    12. Determine necessity and the date of holding the next high level meeting on the security issues;
    13. The sides agreed to renew patrolling when necessary in Kodori Gorge in the nearest future.
    Both sides accepted the proposal of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on holding the next meeting on security issues in mid-June according to the approved format.
    12 May, 2005
(Newspaper “Respublika Abkhazia”, # 53, 17-18 May 2005/in Russian)
                                                              

PROTOCOL # 43 OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE JOINT CONTROL COMMISSION (JCC) FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
30-31 May 2005
Agenda
1. On situation established in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.
2. On the activity of Joint Forces for maintaining the peace in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.
3. On restoration of economy in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.
4. Miscellaneous.
Resolved:
1. On situation established in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone as a result of armed incident of 29 May 2005 in the village of Tamarasheni.
(Keniakin, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kusov, Kulakhmetov, Lachkepiani).
Decided:
1.1. To take the information by the Commander of the Joint Forces on maintaining the peace and the representatives of the Sides about the incident that took the place on 29 May 2005 and about the measures carried out by the law enforcement officials of the Sides and CJKPF in this regard.
1.2. The participants of the meeting expressed their deep dismay with regard of tragic accident at the eve of JCC meeting on 29 May 2005 in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.  The incident resulted in casualties.
JCC expresses its sorrow to the families of those perished and wounded.
In view of this incident the meeting of the JCC co-chairs was held with participation of societal organizations, political parties and movements of South Ossetia.
JCC condemns the acts leading such incident caused by the breach of achieved agreements of the JCC with regard of carrying and using the weapon and of illegal check points in the conflict zone; such developments push back the process of regulation.
The Co- chairs of the Georgian and South Ossetian parts of the JCC stated about their diverse assessments to the causes of the aforementioned incident.
The members of the JCC asked the media representatives, public and political powers, as well as the state organs for refraining from public interpretation of the incident until the investigation is completed.
JCC entrusted the law enforcement organs of the Sides with the task of maintaining operative cooperation in the process of investigation of the fact that took place on 29 May 2005 in Tamarasheni and informing the JCC and the public about the results.
2.  On the activity of Joint Forces for maintaining the peace in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone and interaction of the law enforcement organs of the Sides.
Keniakin, Kusov, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kulakhmetov)
Decided:
2.1. To take as information the report by the Commander of the JF on the activity of the peacekeeping forces in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone (Annex #1).
2.2. To take decision on the activity of the JFPK and interaction of law enforcement agencies of the Sides in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone (Annex 2).
3.  On restoration of the economy in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone.
Kusov, Keniakin, Khaindrava, Reve, Leddel, Chochiev).
Decided:
To propose to the Intergovernmental Russian-Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation consideration at the nearest meeting the issue related to the realization of the Agreement on cooperation in restoring the economy in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone and return of refugees of 23 December 2003 and ask the governments of Russia and Georgia to give instruction to the relevant agencies for elaborating the program according to the Agreement and allocate the funds for its realization.
3.1. To suggest to the sides set up the expert group on elaborating proposals with regard of creating the favorable economic zones in compliance with proposals considered at the JCC meeting on 19-20 November 2004 in Vladikavkaz.
3.2 To support the initiative of the JCC Ossetian side on constructing the detour road Ergneti-Itrapisi within the frame of the program financed by the EC.
3.3. To take as information the statement by the Georgian Side on readiness of carrying out the restoring works in the conflict zone from the state budget of Georgia in amount of 700 000 GL.
3.4. To consider the information submitted by the OSCE Mission on the Concept “Need-Assessment on the territories, which suffered during the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict”.  The JCC working group on economic issues shall hold the consultation with the representatives of the OSCE and EC before 15 June 2005.
3. To endorse the positive steps in implementing of the Third Program of the economic rehabilitation of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone financed by the European Commission.
4. Miscellaneous
4.1. Taking into account the importance of the JCC Bulletin in publicity of the JCC activity and of the process of Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement, to draw attention of the OSCE on the further financing of this publication.
4.2 To take into account the statement of the South Ossetian Side on necessity of revising ‘Memorandum of Understanding on the OSCE Mission in Georgia between the Personal Representative of the Acting Chairman of the OSCE and the Leadership of the South Ossetia’.
4.3. To hold the next JCC meeting on Vladikavkaz in the late June.  The exact date and agenda will be determined through the working regime.
Chairman of the meeting,
Head of the Russian par of the JCC V. Keniakin.
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)

 
Annex # 2 to the Protocol # 43 of the JCC meeting of 30-31 May 2005
DECESION on the activity of the JPKF in the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Zone and on the interaction of the law enforcement agencies of the Sides.
1. The number of permanent check-points of the JPKF shall be determined in compliance with the JCC decision of 30 September – 2 October 2004 (Protocol # 38).
2. The JMC JPKF from 10 June of this year shall implement the requirements set up in the Protocol #35 of 31 July 2004 with regard of Tamarasheni.  To suggest to the law enforcement agencies of the sides moving away the posts at the village Tamarasheni.
3. The co-chairman of the JCC from the Georgian side shall provide the information to the JCC on investigation of the circumstances of the death of Ossetian serviceman of the PK battalion in accordance with the Protocol # 39 of 20 October 2004.
4. The sides together with the JMC JPKF before 15 June 2005 shall fully deploy the segment of the road of Trans-Caucasus Highway.
5. On the basis of previous agreements, the working group of the JCC shall prepare the meeting of Ministers of Interior of the sides before 15 June 2005.
6. In order to determine the origin of planes conducting flights over the zone under responsibility of the JPKF, the JMC shall organize the air observation.
6. To suggest to the Georgian and Ossetian sides speed up the decision on the issue of exchanging the persons being under criminal prosecution and of convicts in order to stabilize the situation in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone within the frame of implementation of Protocol # 38 of 26 September 1997.
7. To take a note about insufficient work of the sides and of the JMC JPKF in implementing certain decision previously adopted by the JCC.
For the Russian side
For the North Ossetian side
For the Georgian side
For the South Ossetian side
With participation of the OSCE
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


PROTOCOL # 44 OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE JOINT CONTROL COMMISSION (JCC) FOR THE GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
22-23 June 2005
Agenda
On interaction of law enforcement structures in the conflict zone.
1. On further steps for demilitarization of the conflict zone.
2. On social-economic rehabilitation of the conflict zone.
Resolved:
1. On interaction of law enforcement structures in the conflict zone.
(Keniakin, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kusov, Meskheli, Mindadze, Rakitin, Kulakhmetov).
1.1.  To endorse the Protocol signed by the heads of law enforcement organs on the results of the meeting (Annex #1).
1.2. To take as a base the draft-Protocol proposed by the South-Ossetian side on the results of meeting of the heads of law enforcement organs of the sides participating in the regulation of Georgian-Ossetian conflict (Annex # 2) for elaborating in a month term the draft of the relevant document for signing by the heads of law enforcement organs of the JCC sides.
2. On further steps for demilitarization of the conflict zone.
(Keniakin, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kusov, Kulakhmetov)
The sides state that the situation in the conflict zone remains tensed.  Casualties of five people in the accident of 29 May, disappearance of four citizens of 6 June, the death of G. Kakhniashvili and heavy wound of military serviceman of the JPKF S. Snegurov due to the mine explosion – deteriorates the positive trends (restoration of free movement of people and goods, starting of the process of demilitarization and liquidation of fortification etc.) and seriously acerbates the situation in the conflict zone.  The population is alarmed and found in ambiguity.  The movement along the road of Tamarasheni-Kekhvi has been suspended for a long time.
Decided:
2.1. To take as information the report by the Commander of the JPKF Major-General M.M. Kulakhmetov on the situation in the Conflict Zone (Annex 3).
2.2. The sides raise before the Joint Command of the JPKF the issue on withdrawal of illegal armed formations dislocated in the conflict zone without agreement with the JCC.
2.3. The Joint Command of the JPKF shall immediately start restoring the movement along Ergneti-Kekhvi road of the Trans-Caucasus highway maintaining the security through the joint patrolling and convoying the vehicles in this segment by the peacekeeping forces.
CJPKF, in close cooperation with the law enforcement officials of the conflicting sides and in accordance to the relevant mandate shall take all necessary measures for preventing future acts aimed at blocking the transport communication in the conflict zone.
In accordance with agreements achieved previously the Sides agreed to continue working for demilitarization of the conflict zone and liquidation of fortification works.
2.4. To entrust the CJPKF with the task of destroying the explosive items found during the search.
2.5. The Joint Command shall put forward for a decoration the senior Sergeant S.V. Snegurov for his heroic act, courage and self-sacrifice.
3.  on social-economic rehabilitation of the conflict zone.
(Keniakin, Khaindrava, Chochiev, Kusov, Vantom, Nikolaev).
In the course of provisions of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Georgia on cooperation for restoring the economy in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone and return of refugees of 23 December 2000:
3.1.  To endorse the proposals of the OSCE on the Concept for need assessment for rehabilitation of infrastructure and development of the economy in the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Zone  with a due account of  amendments agreed by the working group on economic issues (Annex # 4).
3.2. To propose to the OSCE and the European Commission start considering the issue on attracting the donors’ funds for the realization of projects on the basis of need assessment.
3.3. Georgian and South Ossetian sides shall provide secured environment for the works carried out by the UNDP in the conflict zone within the frame of the Third Rehabilitation Program of the EC.
3.4. The Joint Command, together with the heads of administration and the law enforcement agencies of the corresponding districts shall elaborate and realize the measures on securing the security of the rehabilitating works.
3.5. To propose to the UNDP restore the works within the frame of the Third Rehabilitation Program of the EC.
3.6. To agree the issue on realization of renovating works at the expense of the state budget of Georgia for rehabilitation of the melioration system, bridges and other objects in the conflict zone.
Chairman of the meeting,
Head of the Russian part of the JCC V. Keniakin.
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


Annex # 1 to the JCC Protocol of 22-23 June 2005
PROTOCOL on the results of the meeting of the heads of law enforcement organs of the sides.
Proceeding from the interests of the peaceful settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict, security f all citizens residing in the conflict zone, the Sides agreed on necessity of carrying out the search and investigative measures on the incidents acerbating the situation lately:
- on the death of military serviceman of the JPKF battalion on 12 October 2004;
- on missing without trace of a dweller of the village Kekhvi L. Kakhniashvili;
- on tragic incident of 29 May 2005;
- On missing Georgian person on 6 June 2005.
To this end set up the operative-searching group before 25 June composed of representatives of the law enforcement agencies of the Sides.
The investigative measures will be recognized by the Sides as the reflection of the good will and aspiration to the peace development.
The Sides commit themselves to give the wide transparency to the results of investigation that will encourage the development of mutual trust and application of joint effort aimed at preventing and suspending the offensive acts in a future.
 For the Georgia side
For the Ossetian side
With participation:
For the Russian side
For the North Ossetian side
For the OSCE
(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)


RESOLUTION ONTHE SITUATION IN ABKHAZIA, GEORGIA
1. Reaffirming the commitment of all member states to the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, and the necessity to define the status of Abkhazia within the state of Georgia in strict conformity with these principles,    
2. Recalling the resolutions of the UNSC, OSCE and its Parliamentary Assembly on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, 3. Welcoming the renewal of the regular meetings of senior representatives of the Group of Friends and the United Nations in Geneva, 4. Deeply regretting the lack of progress on peaceful settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia,
5. Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia is unacceptable,
6. Recalling the international obligation of the Russian Federation to facilitate and ensure dialogue between conflicting parties,
7. Expressing deep concern about the lack of progress in the work of the Ad hoc Committee on Abkhazia, Georgia as there has not been made any step forward during the last four years,
8. Regretting also the lack of political willingness from the Abkhaz side to meet representatives of the Ad Hoc Committee on Abkhazia, Georgia which hinders the Committee from carrying out its mandate to promote dialogue;
9. Calling on the support of the Russian Delegation to the OSCE PA, as the representatives of the country that bears international obligation of mediator in the conflict, in facilitating the implementation of the mandate of the Ad Hoc Committee on Abkhazia, Georgia;
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly:
10. Urges all parties involved to do their utmost to find solutions to the unresolved conflicts in Georgia;
11. Calls upon the Russian Federation to refrain from any actions impeding the peace process in Abkhazia, Georgia;
12. Continues to support the work of the OSCE PA Ad hoc Committee on Abkhazia, Georgia and calls for an intensifying of its work;
13. Appeals to the Standing Committee to support the work of the Ad hoc Committee on Abkhazia, Georgia through changing of its mandate and composition;
14. Directs the OSCE Parliamentary Ad hoc Committee on Abkhazia, Georgia to:
a. strengthen its efforts to engage parties in a meaningful dialogue leading to the substantial progress on key issues of conflict resolution such as political status, comprehensive security guarantees, unconditional and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons and economic issues;
b. establish a dialogue with and promote exchanges between the representatives of the legislative bodies, institutions, political parties, communities and NGOs;
c. pay regular visits to the region with the particular emphasis on assessment and reporting on the situation with the spontaneously returned refugees/IDPs and Human Rights violation in the region, especially in Gali district;
d. facilitate the implementation of the concrete educational projects of the OSCE HCNM in the region, in particular in Gali district;
e. work out and adopt the 2005/2006 action plan, which should include the concrete steps of the Ad hoc Committee on Abkhazia, Georgia aimed at facilitation of the conflict resolution process through fulfilling the tasks stated in subparagraphs a-f;
f. report to the Standing Committee (or bureau/plenary sessions) on a regular basis on its activities, the progress in the implementation of the action plan and the current situation in Abkhazia, Georgia and submit the relevant recommendations to the OSCE PA;
15. Stresses the urgent need for progress on the question of the refugees and internally displaced
persons, and calls on the Abkhaz side to display a genuine commitment to make returnees the focus of special attention and to undertake this task in secure and dignified conditions, in accordance with international law;
16. In this regard recalls that the Russian peacekeepers and the Abkhaz side bear a particular responsibility to protect the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population;
17. Firmly support and actively facilitate the implementation of the UN and the OSCE decisions on the establishment of the UN/OSCE Human rights Office branch in Gali district.
1-5 July 2005
(www.osce.org)


RESOLUTION 1615 (2005) ADOPTED UN SECURITY COUNCIL , on 29 July 2005
The Security Council,
Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1582 of 28 January 2005 (S/RES/1582),
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 14 July 2005,
Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon (S/1997/57, annex) and Istanbul summits of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
Deploring that the perpetrators of the shooting down of a helicopter of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) on 8 October 2001, which resulted in the death of nine people on board, have still not been identified,
Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,
Welcoming, however, the positive momentum given to the United Nations-led peace process by regular high-level meetings of the Group of Friends in Geneva and the Georgian-Russian summit meetings,
Welcoming the important contributions made by UNOMIG and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) in stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, and stressing its attachment to the close cooperation existing between them in the performance of their respective mandates,
1.      Reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence   and   territorial   integrity   of   Georgia   within   its   internationally recognized borders, and the necessity to define the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia in strict accordance with these principles;
2.       Commends and strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General   and  his   Special   Representative,   with   the   assistance   of  the   Russian Federation in its capacity as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the OSCE, to promote the stabilization of the situation and the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement, which must include a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia;
3.      Reiterates its strong support for the document on "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and for its letter of transmittal, finalized by, and with the full support of, all members of the Group of Friends;
4.      Deeply regrets the continued refusal of the Abkhaz side to agree to a discussion on the substance of this document, again strongly urges the Abkhaz side to receive the document and its transmittal letter, urges both parties thereafter to give them full and open consideration, and to engage in constructive negotiations on their substance, and urges those having influence with the parties to promote this outcome;
5.      Regrets also the lack of progress on the initiation of political status negotiations, and recalls, once again, that the purpose of these documents is to facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties, under the leadership of the United Nations, on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, and is not an attempt to impose or dictate any specific solution to the parties;
6.       Calls on both sides to participate in constructive negotiations towards a political settlement of the conflict and to spare no efforts to overcome their ongoing mutual mistrust and underlines that the process of negotiation leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to both sides will require concessions from both sides;
7.       Welcomes the commitment by the Georgian side to a peaceful resolution of the conflict and calls on both parties further to publicly dissociate themselves from all militant rhetoric and demonstrations of support for military options;
8.      Reminds all concerned to refrain from any action that might impede the peace process;
9.       Welcomes the convening of regular meetings of senior representatives of the Group of Friends and the United Nations in Geneva as well as the participation of both sides in the last meeting on 7 and 8 April 2005 and the commitments expressed by the parties during this meeting and strongly urges both sides to continue to participate constructively in future meetings;
10.     Urges the parties to participate in a more active, regular and structured manner in the task forces established in the first Geneva meeting (to address issues in the priority areas of economic cooperation, the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, and political and security matters) and complemented by the working groups established in Sochi in March 2003, and reiterates that results oriented activities in these three priority areas remain key to building common ground between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides and ultimately for concluding meaningful negotiations on a comprehensive political settlement based on the paper entitled "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi" and its transmittal letter;
11.    Regrets the cancellation of the meeting on security guarantees planned for July 2005 and expects that such a meeting with the full participation of both sides will be held as soon as possible;
12.    Welcomes the signing on 12 May 2005 of a Protocol with measures to strengthen the implementation of the Moscow agreement on ceasefire and separation offerees of 1994;
13.     Calls again on the parties to take concrete steps to revitalize the peace process in all its major aspects, including their work in the Coordinating Council and its relevant mechanisms, to build on the results of the Yalta meeting on confidence-building measures in March 2001 (S/2001/242) and to implement the proposals agreed on that occasion in a purposeful and cooperative manner, with a view   to   holding   a   fourth   conference   on   confidence-building   measures,   and welcomes the intention expressed by Germany to host such a meeting on economic cooperation and confidence-building measures pending progress in the conflict resolution process;
14.    Welcomes  the  positive  developments   towards   the  reopening   of the railways between Sochi and Tbilisi and towards the return of refugees and internally displaced persons;
15.    Notes that contacts at the level of civil society can reinforce mutual confidence and calls on both sides to facilitate such contacts;
16.    Stresses the urgent need for progress on the question of the refugees and internally displaced persons, calls on both sides to display a genuine commitment to make returns the focus of special attention and to undertake this task in close coordination with UNOMIG and consultations with UNHCR and the Group of Friends;
17.     Calls for the rapid finalization and signature of the letter of intent on returns  proposed by  the  Special  Representative  of the  Secretary-General  and welcomes the meetings with the participation of the SRSG and UNHCR of the Sochi working group on refugees and internally displaced persons;
18.    Reaffirms the unacceplability of the demographic changes resulting from the conflict, reaffirms also the inalienable rights of all refugees and internally displaced persons affected by the conflict, and stresses that they have the right to return to their homes  in  secure and dignified conditions,  in accordance  with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement of 4 April 1994 (S/l994/397, annex II) and the Yalta Declaration;
19.    Recalls that the Abkhaz side bears a particular responsibility to protect the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population;
20.     Welcomes the continuing activities of UNDP in the Gali, Ochamchira and Tkvarcheli districts and the opening of offices by UNDP in Sukhumi and Gali;
21.     Urges the parties once again to implement the recommendations of the Joint Assessment Mission to the Gali sector (November 2000), regrets that there has been no progress to that effect despite the positive consideration by the parties given to those recommendations in the first Geneva meeting and calls again upon the Abkhaz side to agree to the opening as soon as possible of the Gali branch of the human  rights   office   in   Sukhumi   and   to   provide   security   conditions   for  its unhindered functioning;
22.    Reiterates its concern that despite the start of the deployment of a civilian police component as part of UNOMIG, as endorsed in resolution 1494 (2003) and agreed by the parties, the deployment of the remaining officers in the Gali sector is still outstanding and calls on the Abkhaz side to allow for a swift deployment of the police component in that region;
23.     Calls in particular on the Abkhaz side to improve law enforcement protection of the local population and to address the lack of instruction in their mother tongue for the ethnic Georgian population;
24.     Welcomes the measures taken by the Georgian side to put an end to the activities of illegal armed groups and encourages the maintenance of these efforts;
25.     Condemns any violations of the provisions of the Moscow Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I);
26.    Welcomes   the   continuing   relative   calm   in   the   Kodori   valley   and condemns the continuing criminal activities, including killings and abductions of civilians, in the Gali and Zugdidi districts;
27.     Urges the parties to abide by the provisions of the protocols on security issues in the Gali district signed on 19 January 2004 and 8 October 2003, to continue their regular meetings and to cooperate more closely with each other to improve security in the Gali sector, and takes note of the resumption of Abkhaz participation in the Quadripartite meetings and the Joint Fact Finding Group;
28.    Reiterates  its  call  on  the  Georgian  side  to  provide  comprehensive security guarantees to allow for independent and regular monitoring of the situation in the upper Kodori valley by joint UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping force patrols;
29.     Underlines that it is the primary responsibility of both sides to provide appropriate security and to ensure the freedom of movement of UNOMIG, the CIS peacekeeping force and other international personnel and calls upon both sides to fulfil their obligations in this regard;
30.    Strongly condemns in that respect the repeated abductions of personnel of those missions in the past, deeply deplores that none of the perpetrators have ever been identified or brought to justice, reiterates that it is the responsibility of the parties to end this impunity and calls upon them to take action;
31.    Also calls upon the parties, once again, to take all necessary steps, to identify those responsible for the shooting down of a UNOMIG helicopter on 8 October 2001, to bring them to justice, and to inform the SRSG of the steps taken in particular in the criminal investigation;
32.     Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by UNOMIG to implement the Secretary-General's zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to ensure full compliance of its personnel with the United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General to continue to take all necessary action in this regard and to keep the Security Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take   appropriate   preventive   action   including   the   conduct   of  predeployment awareness training, and to take disciplinary action and other action to ensure full accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
33.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating on 31 January 2006; subject to a review as appropriate of its mandate by the Council in the event of changes in the mandate of the CIS peacekeeping force;
34.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council regularly informed and to report three months from the date of the adoption of this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
35.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
(www.un.org/docs)


RESOLUTION Of the Parliament of Georgia Regarding the Current Situation in the Conflict
Regions On the Territory of Georgia and Ongoing Peace Operations
The Parliament of Georgia condemns the recent developments in the conflict regions existing on the territory of Georgia (Abkhazia, and the former South Ossetian Autonomous District).
Every effort of the Georgian side, as well as of the international community to intensify the process of conflict regulation through internationally recognized democratic norms and principles has to date reached no tangible result.  Moreover, the de facto Governments in the above-mentioned regions continue to pursue a policy of open confrontation, disregard for the principles of international law and establishment of criminal regimes, instead of pursuing a course of constructive cooperation.
Clannish dictatorships have been established on the territories of Abkhazia and the former South Ossetian Autonomous District aimed at strengthening the personal power and obtaining illicit income.
Only under the stewardship of clannish and criminal governments in these regions it is possible to witness frequent kidnapping of citizens - including children; killings; unmitigated criminal gang activity, raids and robbery of the civilian population; creation and backing of terrorist and subversive groups  together with Russian special services,  currency counterfeiting; drug transit; trafficking of arms and people; smuggling; appropriating of refugee assets; denial of the right of instruction to citizens in their native language; and denial of their right to return to their dwellings.  This is incomplete list of the outcomes that continue to result from the activity of these regimes.
Furthermore, the separatist regimes continue to attempt to legitimize the results of ethnic cleansing, mentioned in Budapest, Lisbon and Stambul summits of OSCE  - the latest illustration of which is the total appropriation of homes from the forcibly exiled Georgian population.
It is clear that the aforementioned actions have nothing in common with the protection of the ethnic rights of the population residing today on the territories of Abkhazia and the former South Ossetian Autonomous District. The criminal dictatorship currently in place pose a threat to everyone, including those they allegedly try to protect.  One demonstration of the aforementioned is the repressive policy of the separatist governments against those Abkhaz and Ossetian citizens who have tried to move towards public diplomacy and confidence-building; among the punished and arrested there are underage children whose only “guilt” is to have met with their Georgian coequals.  
Due to the on-going information vacuum, repressions and anti-Georgian propaganda, the local population of both regions has no possibility to realize and assess information regarding the peace initiatives currently proposed by the central government of Georgia.
The fundamental rights and freedoms on the territory of Abkhazia and of the former South Ossetian Autonomous District are violated not only against internally displaced persons, but also against the remaining population.  The separatist governments, manipulating issues of ethnic origin, attempt to monopolize the process of conflict regulation on behalf of their own clan-based interests, and against the fundamental interests of their population.
The question then arises – through what or whose support do separatist regimes manage to ignore the position of authoritative international organizations and violate all basic norms of international law?
Regretfully the answer to this question unambiguously indicates the role of Russian Federation in inspiring and maintaining these conflicts, the exact country which is an official facilitator for conflict settlement.
Russia is a member of the Group of Friends of the UN Secretary General working on the issues of Abkhazia, Georgia, as well as an executor of the peace Mission in Abkhazia under the auspices of the CIS, the Head of Quadripartite Monitoring Commission in the former Autonomous District of South Ossetia, a head of the peace mission and a participant of all agreements with respect to the conflict.  These functions establish certain obligations and responsibilities on the Russian Federation before the international community.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Russian Federation does nothing to promote the process of conflict settlement on the territory of Georgia, in fact the current situation is quite the contrary.  A wide range of steps made by Russia currently strengthens the separatist regimes and de facto annexation of a part of Georgia’s territory.   Example include:
 - The central government of Russia, despite of numerous protests from the Government of Georgia and an explicitly negative position of international organizations, continues to grant Russian citizenship en masse to the population remaining in the conflict zone via simplified administrative procedures, in violation of all international norms.
- Similarly, despite several protests from the Government of Georgia and the explicitly negative position of international organizations, the central government of Russia, under a unilateral decision, introduced a avisa regime in the conflict zones that differs from the rest of Georgia that in essence establishes visa-free movement.
- In violation of the principles of international law, as well as agreements in force within the CIS framework and Georgian legislation, citizens of Russia are being appointed to high-level positions (i.e. Prime-Minister, Ministers of Defense and Law Enforcement, commanders of military units etc.) in Tskhinvali and Sukhumi – individuals who simultaneously continue work in law enforcement and the Special Services of the Russian Federation.
- Without advising or negotiating with the Georgian government, various delegations of the Russian Federation, including federal delegations, frequently visit Sukhumi and Tskhinvali, concluding agreements and treaties and launching projects of political importance (e.g. Moscow-Sukhumi railway).
A military parade dedicated to the celebration of so-called, “Independence Day” on 20 September in Tskhinvali has become a fact of special indignation where separatists demonstrated a very large amount of military equipment.  The presence of this equipment is in violation of both the Sochi Agreement of 14 June of 1992 and of the Document on Demilitarization signed in Sochi in 2004 where Russia played a role of guarantor.  The parade  displayed barefaced impudence not only against the Georgian Government, but also the international organizations involved in conflict settlement and demilitarization processes in the region.
The Parliament of Georgia insists on receiving answer to these questions – where and how did numerous pieces of new Russian heavy military equipment appear on the territory of the former South Ossetian Autonomous District, the entire administrative perimeter of which borders only Georgia and the Russian Federation?  Obviously, not from the Georgian side.  This equipment, as well as the frequent military drills, are a visible part of the hidden armament process carried out by the Russian Federation in the conflict regions of Georgia.  This process is so evident that it is often covered by Russian TV channels.   The parade in Tskhinvali once again demonstrated the reason why the Russian Government opposes the demand of the Georgian Government for the international community to maintain control over the Roki Tunnel connecting the Russian Federation with the Tskhinvali Region.   By the events, it has once again been proved that the Russian peace-keeping forces dislocated in the region, by their format and ideology, do not serve the purpose of conflict resolution and demilitarization of the region.
Similar examples and other open political or military support enable the separatist governments to ignore the positions of the international community and continue to blockade the peace process.  It is clear that the Russian Federation does not posses the political will to promote the process of conflict settlement on the territory of Georgia.
Accordingly, the Parliament of Georgia declares:
An end should be put to the existence of stains on the face of democracy and violations of fundamental human rights and freedoms on the territory of Georgia; an end should be put to the existence of criminal enclaves and dictatorial regimes on the territory of Georgia.
The Parliament of Georgia deems it necessary to reach rapid progress in the process of peaceful political settlement of the conflicts existing on the territory of Georgia.
The Parliament of Georgia reaffirms that the entire spectrum of rights and freedoms for every indigenous Abkhazian and Ossetian citizen will be secured and the necessary conditions for the protection of their identity and development will be provided within a united Georgia.
The Parliament of Georgia still hopes that the government of the Russian Federation will be able to overcome the legacy of imperialistic political stereotypes and play a real and active role in peaceful settlement of conflicts, thus proving that the Russian Federation has the will to be a worthy partner of the democratic community.
Proceeding from the aforementioned, the Parliament of Georgia resolves:
1. To assess the activity and fulfillment of the obligations within the current mandate of the peace-keeping forces dislocated in Abkhazia and the former South Ossetian Autonomous District, as extremely negative.
2. To entrust the Government of Georgia with the task of intensifying negotiations with the Russian Federation, international organizations and interested sides on the issues regarding the fulfillment of obligations undertaken by peace-keeping forces on the territory of the former South Ossetian Autonomous District and report to the Parliament on the current situation by 10 February 2006.
3. To entrust the Government of Georgia with the task of intensifying negotiations with the Russian Federation, international organizations and interested sides on issues regarding the fulfillment of obligations undertaken by peace-keeping forces on the territory of Abkhazia and report to the Parliament on the current situation by 1 July 2006.
4. The Parliament of Georgia, in the event that the processes provided for in Paragraph 2 are negatively assessed and no progress is witnessed, shall demand cessation of the peace-keeping operation on the territory of the former South Ossetian Autonomous District, as well as denunciation of the relevant international agreements and abolition of the existing structures starting from 15 February 2006.
5. The Parliament of Georgia, in the event that the processes provided for in Paragraph 2 are negatively assessed and no progress is witnessed, shall demand cessation of the peace-keeping operation on the territory of Abkhazia, as well as denunciation of the relevant international agreements and abolition of the existing structures starting from 15 July 2006.
6. To entrust the Government of Georgia, in the event of enactment of Paragraphs 4 and/or 5 of this Resolution, with the task of undertaking appropriate measures for the rapid withdrawal of the Russian peace-keeping forces acting within their relevant mandate from the territory of Georgia, as well as cooperation with every corresponding structure in order to ensure peace and stability in the conflict zones.
7. To entrust the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia with the task of providing  adequate information on the Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia to international organizations and interested States, intensifying work aimed at seeking support for the peace initiatives of Georgia and launching new peace operations.
8. To entrust the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the office of the Prosecutor General of Georgia with the task of undertaking legal inititives against foreign citizens illegally staying on the territory  of Georgia and hold political, administrative or other positions in the de facto government of Abkhazia and former South Ossetian Autonomous District.
9. To entrust the Government of Georgia with the task of submitting a detailed road map for realization of the Tskhinvali peace plan initiated by the President of Georgia with due regard to the political, security, economic, social, legal, educational, cultural and other aspects by 1 December 2005.
10. To entrust the Government of Georgia with the task of submitting a similar detailed road map for realization of the Abkhazia peace plan by 1 may 2006.
11. The Parliament of Georgia shall start consultations with international organizations, interested States, members of civil society in Abkhazia and the former South Ossetian Autonomous District and international experts in order to elaborate and adopt relevant amendments to the Constitution, as well as other legal acts, including a law on restitution.
Parliament of Georgia
Chairperson    Nino Burjanadze
Tbilisi, October 11, 2005
(Archive of the Parliament of Georgia/in Georgian)


THE GEORGIAN-SOUTH OSSETIAN PEACE PLAN, DEVELOPED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF GEORGIA

2005
Goals & Objectives: Engage conflict parties in new format to promote conflict resolution process; To outline strategy among parties in the conflict and
partners in support of conflict settlement process; Work towards significant progress at Ljubljana ministerial.
Date
International actions
Operational activities
Negotiated actions
Georgian unilateral actions
Oct
1. Partners –Georgian consultations on strategy for South Ossetia.
2. Partners make
public statement in
support of President
Saakashvili's speech and peace- plan.
3. Partners support
Georgian intervention at
OSCE high- level  meeting.

1. In address to the country, President Saakashvili identifies sibgle official with responsibility for coordination of South Ossetia polisy and leadership of interagency coordination mechanism, pledges no use of force.
2. Coordinator convenes interagency group to agree on
Georgian strategy for South Ossetia.
3. Enhance discussions in JCC on law and order issues and CBMs. i. e. transport, activating SCC etc.
4. At OSCE high- level meeting in Vienna, explain Georgian strategy.

1. Promote strengthening of basic law/ order in South Ossetia in JCC format. Confirm no further deployment of armed forces without JCC agreement. Make concrete proposal in JCC for
resumption of work of Special Coordination Center (SCC)
2. Discuss in JCC the increase of Georgian peacekeeping battalion to minimum number necessary for peacekeeping operations.
3. In JCC, propose plan for regularizing Gori-Tskhinvali- Kekhvi public transport connection.
4. In cooperation with JCC, begin discussions on bilateral policing.

1. In address to the country, Saakashvili identifies single official with responsibility for coordination of  South Ossetia policy and leadership of interagency
coordination mechanism, pledges no use of force, and invites South Ossetia to engage in peaceful
process.
2. Georgia moves forward to regularize meetings of
“Intergovernmental Coordinating Group” (ICG)
3. PM and other officials begin meeting with Russian reps. in Tbilisi and counterparts in Moscow;
4. PM, Parliament and MFA begin contacts with OSCE/ EU member states and CoE (end of Oct)





2005

Date

International
actions

Operational activities

Negotiated actions

Georgian unilateral actions

Nov


1. Partners agree on cooperative approach.
2. Georgia, Partners engage EU to brief on
Georgian strategy
3. Urge South Ossetia for Kokoity-Coordinator meeti ng.

1. Georgia demarches EU, Russia, others to outline strategy, requests support.
2. Georgia seeks meeting with the Coordinator
and South Ossetian "president" Kokoity
3. Coordinator- Kokoity meeting: introductory,
outline strategy, propose sustained dialogue outside of JCC, establishment of direct crisis hotline.
4. Advance proposals to organize meetings in
addition to JCC format on CBMs - i. e. joint health, education, culture programs, etc.


1. State Minister (SM) organizes
meeting of coordinator- Kokoity
2. Meetings proposing CBMs
managed by SM

1. Move forward with restitution law.
2. Intensify cooperation with OSCE and EC for needs assessment program on regular basis and introduce Georgian proposal to co- fund some
projects based on outcome of needs assessment.
3. PM and/ or NSA and other officials continue meetings with Russian reps. in Tbilisi and counterparts in Moscow; PM, NSA, MFA and SMEI begin contacts with OSCE/ EU member states
4. Begin the rehabilitation of basic infrastructure of conflict zone villages and provision of supplies for winter (intended as a signal of good will to
Ossetian villages, which will be offered the same.)




2005

Date

International actions

Operational activities

Negotiated actions

Georgian unilateral actions

Nov


1. Partners continue to urge parties for cooperation with
Georgian initiatives.
2. Partners continue
supporting Georgian
intervention at OSCE high- level meeting.


1. Organize series of “Bridges of Peace”, talk-shows and interactive open discussions on
Ossetian issues on Georgian public TV/ radio, with participation of Ossetian officials and public.
2. Continue intervention at OSCE high- level
meeting in Vienna.
3. Discussion on political settlement resumes,
based on Baden package [adopted Vienna 2000]


1. In JCC, establish resumption of work of SCC. Complete ptimization of stationary police checkpoints. Make concrete
proposals for joint policing activities.

1. Continue progress on restitution law, including discussions with North Ossetian side.
2. Continuation of meetings on
cooperation with OSCE- led needs assessment.



2005

Date

International actions

Operational activities

Negotiated actions

Georgian unilateral actions

Nov- Dec


1. Partners express public
support for restitution law and
full- scale settlement of the
conflict.


1. Continue meetings on cooperation and CBMs; Special
focus on provisions of Strasbourg initiatives: official language, representation in Parliament, Government and Judiciary.
2. In OSCE high level meetings and capitals, highlight law on restitution, repeat appeals for support of peace process.


1. Continue discussions on joint
policing; begin to operationalize ideas.
2. In coordination with JCC, strengthen Georgian JPKF to agreed number.
3. Coordinator- Kokoity meeting.


1. Adopt law on restitution. Public roll- out, including invitation to South Ossetians to direct dialogue on implementation and invitation to South Ossetians to return.
2. Continue cooperation with OSCE- led needs assessment.
3. Continue assistance to villages in conflict zone with basic infrastructure, medical service
(ambulance) and winter supplies.






2005

Date

International actions

Operational activities

Negotiated  actions

Georgian unilateral actions

Dec


1. Partners support Georgia at Ljubljana ministerial.
2. Partners support status talks in new framework


1. Ljubljana meeting. Seek positive statement on
outcome as stand- alone declaration of OSCE ministerial.
2. Propose 2006 date for first meeting of South Ossetia status talks in new framework. Seek pledges of international assistance for implementation of projects identified in needs assessment.
3. Continue GoG outreach to improve social
conditions of residents of South Ossetia
4. Post- Ljubljana Coordinator- Kokoity meeting.



1. Begin implementation of projects discussed through dialogue on cooperation and CBMs.
2. Conclusion of OSCE- led needs assessment.


1. Conduct evaluation for potential pension distribution system. Georgia allocates funds in budget for pensions.
2. Encourage and coordinate direct contacts between Georgian Government institutions and
line ministries with their counterparts in South Ossetia.
3. Encourage greater NGO contacts.



2006
Goals & Objectives: Further advance process of full- scale political settlement and civil integration of the region into Georgian state;
Ensure rule of law, democratic development and economic revival of the region
Date
International actions
Operational activities
Negotiated actions
Georgian unilateral actions

Jan-Feb


1. Partners provide
expert assistance on
free trade zones.
2. Partners make a
statement in support of  Joint  Rehabilitation Fund


1. Approach partners for support for work identified in OSCE needs assessment; request support at OSCE PC.
2. First round of South Ossetia talks in
new framework.
3. Coordinator- Kokoity meetings
concerning new framework.
4. Propose informal meetings of Georgian and South Ossetian NGOs and policy makers.
5. Enhance scope of CBMs conducted
outside JCC format.


1. In JCC, continue discussions of joint policing/ law enforcement.
2. Continue development and implementation of CBMs (e. g. joint
reopening of regulated Ergneti market
based on joint control of Roki tunnel).
3. Begin direct dialogue with South Ossetia on implementation of restitution law and returns.
4. Discuss possibility of Georgian co-
funding of projects identified by OSCE needs assessment.
5. Ensure demilitarization process
starting from conflict zone with further spreading throughout entire region.
6. Establishment of Joint Rehabilitation Fund offices in Tbilisi
and Tskhinvali.


1. Propose informal meetings of Georgian and
South Ossetian NGOs and policy makers.
2. Engage international organizations i. e. EU,
UNHCR, OSCE to assist with the
implementation of restitution law.
3. Request US assistance on creation free
trade zone contingent upon enhanced border
control (Roki tunnel) and progress in political
settlement.
4. Enhance contacts between Georgian
Government institutions and line ministries
with their counterparts in South Ossetia on
specific initiatives.
5. Create a Joint Geo- Ossetian Rehabilitation
Fund with (EU, RUS, US) donors support.


                                                                 


2006

Date

International actions

Operational activities

Negotiated actions

Georgian unilateral actions

Feb-Mar


1. Partners support
South Ossetia economic, social and
infrastructure
reconstruction projects.


1. Host an assistance
caucus for projects
identified by OSCE
needs assessment.


1. Continue development and implementation of CBMs (e. g. discussions on creation of special trade zone).
2. Through JCC, strengthen joint policing/ law
enforcement and introduce joint police training.
3. Continue direct dialogue on implementation of restitution and returns.
4. In cooperation with OSCE and donors, begin to move forward with projects identified by needs assessment.
5. Reach agreement on restitution/ returns and timetable.
6. In JCC, propose extension of joint policing/ law enforcement to monitoring of Roki tunnel.


1. Start registration of pensioners of the region.
2. Continue implementation of restitution law in coordination with North Ossetian authorities and respective international organizations.
3. Regularize contacts between Georgian
Government institutions and line ministries and NGOs with their counterparts in South Ossetia on specific initiatives.
4. Propose a meeting between the representatives of Georgian and South Ossetian legislative branches.
5. Continuation of targeted small- scale assistance to conflict zone villages based on need and interest.













2006

Date

International actions

Operational activities

Negotiated actions

Georgian unilateral actions

Apr-Jun


1. Partners continue
diplomatic dialogue in
support of peace process.
2. Partners provide
funding for implementation of OSCE needs assessment and other projects.


1. Continue South Ossetia talks at one/ two month intervals, expert- level subgroups negotiate details more frequently, consultations with Venice Commission. Work toward draft agreement on South Ossetia's status.
2. Continue highlighting in Presidential speeches and in international arena commitment to peaceful process.
3. Continue intense diplomatic contacts with
Russia, U. S., EU, and OSCE CiO (Belgium) for support.
4. Expand joint bilateral police training and
policing in the region.


1. Continue implementation of
projects identified by needs
assessment.
2. Continue to work through JCC to reduce to minimum risks of provocation. Establish joint commission to begin investigation of most severe crimes committed during 1991-92 conflict.
3. Begin restitution and return of refugees/ IDPs according to agreed timetable.


1. Continue highlighting in Presidential
speeches and in international arena
commitment to peaceful process.
2. Strengthen contacts between Georgian
Government institutions and line ministries and NGOs with their counterparts in South Ossetia on specific initiatives.
3. Continue informal meetings of Georgian and South Ossetian NGOs and policy makers.
4. First disbursement of pensions.









                                                                                                     2006

Date

International actions

Operational activities

Negotiated actions

Georgian unilateral actions

Jul- Sep


1. Brussels conference:
Partners continue
diplomatic support

1. Conference before/ after OSCE ministerial in Brussels to conclude agreement.


1. Begin dialogue on transformation of JCC into joint body for implementation of the agreement on South Ossetia's status.


1. Reinforce cultural and ethnic heritage of
South Ossetia through various
celebrations, public holidays etc.
2. Establish Georgian passport distribution
office in the region.
3. Provide incentives for businesses to
invest in the region.



8 November 2005
(www.uno.org. Archive of Parliament of Georgia)


SENATE RESOLUTION 344 Expressing Support for the Government of Georgia’s South Ossetian Peace Plan and the Successful and Peaceful Reintegration of the Region into Georgia
December 21, 2005
Whereas during December 1991, Georgia was internationally recognized as an independent and sovereign country following the formal dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics;
Whereas the United States supports the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and ongoing democratic reform process in Georgia;
Whereas the United States reaffirms its support for the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Adjara and the restoration of democracy and political stability in that region of Georgia;
Whereas as a result of a conflict from 1991 to 1992, a separatist regime has enforced its rule in the Georgia territory of South Ossetia, impoverishing the people living in South Ossetia, militarizing the area, allowing organized crime to flourish, and posing a threat to the peace and security in the region;
Whereas the Government of Georgia has announced a peace plan to reach a full political settlement to the South Ossetian conflict;
Whereas the Government of Georgia has acknowledged that mistakes were made in its past efforts in dealing with the region of South Ossetia;
Whereas at the 59th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili outlined specific components of a peace initiative that includes demilitarization, confidence building measures, and economic, social, cultural, and political steps to protect the South Ossetian people and their rights while reintegrating the region, with significant autonomy, into Georgia;
Whereas President Saakashvili reaffirmed the main principles of the peace agreement at the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe in January, 2005, held in Strasbourg, France;
Whereas a formal comprehensive peace proposal based on the Strasbourg principles was formally proposed on October 27, 2005, at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; and
Whereas on December 6, 2005, at their 13th Ministerial Council Meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe endorsed the Government of Georgia’s peace plan, stating, ”We welcome the steps taken by the Georgian side to address the peaceful resolution of the conflict and believe that the recent proposals, in particular the Peace Plan built upon the initiatives of the President of Georgia presented at the 59th United Nations General Assembly and supported by the sides, will serve as a basis for the peaceful settlement of the conflict”: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate –
(1) commends the Government of Georgia for its vision and determination in its efforts to resolve peacefully the conflict in South Ossetia;
(2) supports the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the democratic Government of Georgia;
(3) urges all Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe participating States to respect fully the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity of Georgia, refraining from any acts constituting a threat of or use of force, direct or indirect, and abiding by the principle of the inviolability of frontiers;
(4) expresses its support for the Government of Georgia’s plan to control peacefully and reestablish authority in the region of South Ossetia, viewing it as an opportunity to restore the territorial integrity of the country and to protect the individual rights and democratic liberties of those living in South Ossetia;
            (5) urges the United States to increase its efforts in support of the peaceful reincorporation of South Ossetia to Georgia, including efforts to support the greater involvement of the international community, including the Russian Federation, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union, and international organizations in the peaceful settlement of the South Ossetian conflict;
(6) supports the ongoing democratic transformation in Georgia and will continue to monitor closely the peace process in South Ossetia, including the implementation by all sides of their obligations under the peace plan if it is accepted.
(www.mfa.gov.ge)


RESOLUTION 1656 (2006) ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL
31 January 2006
The Security Council,
Recalling its relevant resolutions on the issue and in particular resolution 1615 (2005) of 29 July 2005,
Taking note of the scheduled meeting of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General on Georgia in Geneva on 2 and 3 February 2006,
1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) until 31 March 2006;
2. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
(www.un.org/docs)


RESOLUTION OF THE PARLIAMENT OF GEORGIA on the Current Situation in the Former Autonomous District of South Ossetia and Ongoing Peace Process
In accordance with paragraph 2 of the resolution No 1927-II s of the Parliament of Georgia on the "Current Situation in the Conflict Regions on the Territory of Georgia and Ongoing Peace Operations”, adopted on 11 October 2005, the Parliament of Georgia heard the report of the Government of Georgia on the current situation in the former Autonomous District of South Ossetia and fulfillment of commitments undertaken by the Peace-keeping forces dislocated there.
 Proceeding from the aforementioned report, the Parliament of Georgia resolves:
1. To assess the activity and fulfillment of the obligations within the current mandate of the peace-keeping forces dislocated in the former Autonomous District of South Ossetia as extremely negative, and actions of the Russian Federation as permanent efforts aimed at annexation of this region of Georgia.
2. To entrust the government of Georgia with the task of enforcing the provisions laid down in paragraphs 4 and 6  of  the resolution # 1927-IIs of the Parliament of Georgia on the "Current Situation in the Conflict Regions on the Territory of Georgia and Ongoing Peace Operations” adopted on 11 October 2005, including the Sochi Agreement of 24 June 1992, and also to take steps aimed at  replacing the peace-keeping forces of the Russian Federation dislocated in the Former Autonomous District of South Ossetia with an effective international peace-keeping operation.
3. In order to avoid further inspired destabilization of the situation on the territory of former Autonomous District of South Ossetia, to put an end to the massive violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to start a genuine peace process, to entrust the government of Georgia with the task of intensifying the work with international organizations and partner States aimed at working out a new format for peace process.
4. In order to secure a comprehensive, peaceful and political settlement of the conflict on the territory of former Autonomous District of South Ossetia, to entrust the Government of Georgia with the task of intensifying the work with international organizations and partner States aimed at full implementation of peace plan endorsed by the Foreign Ministers of the OSCE member states.
5. To entrust the Government of Georgia with the task of providing the existing documents to international organizations, the Russian Federation and the partner states with regard on the current situation in the former Autonomous District of South Ossetia and the failure of the peace-keeping forces to fulfill their commitments.
Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia  Nino Burjanadze
Tbilisi, 15 February 2006
(www.parliament.ge)










































CONTENT


1989
1. Decree # 343 issued by the Council of  Ministers of the Georgian SSR. 14 May 1989.
2. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of  the Abkhaz ASSR on substantive exacerbation of the inter ethnic relations in the Abkhaz ASSR on account of unlawful attempt to establish Sukhumi branch of Tbilisi State University. 15 July 1989.
3. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the USSR on events in the Abkhaz ASSR. 17 July 1989.
4. Decree issued by  the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Georgia,  Presidium of the Supreme  Council of the Georgian SSR and the Council of Ministers of The Georgian SSR on the State Programme of the Georgian Language. 15 August 1989.
5. The State Programme of the Georgian Language.15 August 1989.
6. Decree issued by the South Ossetian Oblast Committeee of the Communist Party of Georgia and Ispolcom of the South Ossetian Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies on State Programme for Development of the Ossetian Language. 4 September 1989.
7. State programme for development of the Ossetian language. 4 September 1989.
8. Decesion of the 11th Session of the South Ossetian Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the 20thconvocation on the information of the first Deputy Chairman of the South Ossetian Oblispolcom Comr. Sanakoev M.G., the chairman of the working group on summarizing the amendments, changes, proposals and remarks to be included in the laws of the Georgian SSR, the Constitution of the Georgian SSR and the  law of the Georgian SSR on election of the People’s Deputies of the Georgian SSR and the People’s Deputies of the local councils of the Georgian SSR. 26 September 1989.
9. Decree issued by the Oblast Committee of Abkhazia, Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR and the Council of Ministers of the Abkhaz on the State Programme for Development of the Abkhaz language. 10 October 1989.
10. State programme on Development of the Abkhaz Language. 10 October 1989.
11. Decree # 515 issued by the Council of Ministers of The Georgian SSR on Joint Appeal of A. Gorky Abkhaz State University and the Sukhumi Branch of Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. 20 October 1989.
12. Decision  taken by the 12th Extraordinary Session of the South Ossetian Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the 20th convocation on raising the status of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast. 10 November 1989.
13. Decision  taken by the 12th extraordinary Session of the South Ossetian Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the 20th convocation on changes to Paragraph 1 of the Decision of 11th Session of the South Ossetian Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the 20th convocation of 26 September 1989 “on State Programme for Development of the Ossetian language”. 10 November 1989.
14. Decree issued by  the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on the Decisions made at the 12th Extraordinary Session of the Council of People’s Deputies of the 20th convocation of the  Autonomous Oblast of the South Ossetia. 16 November 1989.
15. Law of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Georgia on changes and amendments to the Constitution (Basic Law) of the Georgian SSR. 18 November 1989.
16. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on Conclusions of the Special Commission on Political and Legal Assessment of Violation of the Georgian Russian Treaty of 7 May 1920. 18 November 1989.
17. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on election of the Commission of the  Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR to study the issues relating to the Status of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast. 18 November 1989.

1990
18. Decree issued at the13th extraordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the 11th Convocation of the  Georgian  SSR on Guarantees for Protection of State Sovereignty of Georgia.  9 March 1990.
19. Law of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics on the issues relating to the secession of the Union  Republic from the USSR. 3 April 1990.
20. Law of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics on the economic relations between the USSR, Union  and Autonomous Republics. 10 April 1990.
21. Law of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics on Separation of Authorities Between the USSR and  the Subjects to the Federation. 26 April 1990.
22. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on introduction of amendments to the decree  issued by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on March 9, 1990  “Guaranties for Protection of State Sovereignty of Georgia”. 20 June 1990.
23. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on Creation of Legal Mechanism Aimed at Restoration of Independence of Georgia. 20 June 1990.
24. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on Evaluation of a Number of the USSR Laws, Based on Article 77 of the Georgian SSR. 20 June 1990.
25. Decision issued by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on Creation of Special Commission on Study the Issues in the Abkhaz ASSR. 26 July 1990.
26. Decision  taken by the 13th  Session of the South Ossetian Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the 20th convocation on the information of the commission on study of conduct of soviet, law-enforcement agencies and state officials during the difficult public and political situation in the South Ossetian  Autonomous Oblast in 1989-1990. 10 August 1990.
27. Decision of the Ispolcom of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast on
      Establishment of the Commission on study and elaboration of proposals to respond the statements and Complaints of the citizens demanding resettlement from other cities and regions to the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast and, also on the problems of refugees. 23 August 1990.
28. Declaration adopted at the Meeting of All-Level Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on the issues discussed at the 10th Session of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR. 23 August 1990.
29. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Legal Guarantees of Protection of the Statehood of Abkhazia. 25 August 1990.
30. Declaration of the State Sovereignty of the Abkhaz Soviet Socialist Republic. 25 August 1990.
31. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on the Decision Taken by  the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on 25 August 1990. 26 August 1990.
32. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on the 10th Session of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR of the 11th Convocation. 31 August 1990.
33. Decision taken by the 14th Session of the Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian  Autonomous Oblast of the 20th Convocation on reorganization of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast  into the Soviet Democratic Republic of South Ossetia. 20 September 1990.
34. Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Soviet Democratic Republic of South Ossetia. 20 September 1990.
35. Decision taken by the 14th Session of the Oblast Council  of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast of the 20th Convocation   on the laws valid in the territory of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast. 20 September 1990.
36. Extract from the Decision of the 14th Session of the Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast of the 20th Convocation on Moratorium of Purchasing and Selling the Houses  and on “propiska” Procedures on the Territory of the Oblast. 20 September 1990.
37. Decision taken by the 14th Session of the Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast of the 20th Convocation on Declaration the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast as a Free Zone of Economy. 20 September 1990.
38. Decision taken by the 14th Session of the Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian  Autonomous Oblast of the 20th Convocation on performance of military service in the Soviet Army by the conscripts from the South Ossetia. 20 September 1990.
39. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on Decision Taken on 20 September 1990 by the Oblast Council of the Peoples’ Deputies of the Autonomous Oblast of the
      South Ossetia. 21 September 1990.
40. Decree issued by the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on Consultations and Drafting of the Concept
of the new Union Treaty. 1 October 1990
41. Decision taken by the 15th (1) Session of the Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic concerning the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR of 21 September 1990. 16 October 1990.
42. Decision taken by the 15th (1) Session of the Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic on the Law of the USSR “on Property in the USSR”. 16 October 1990.
43. Decision taken by the 15th Session of the Council of the Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic on the attitude towards the election of Deputies to the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR. 16 October 1990.
44. Decision taken by the 15th Session of the Council of the Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies of the  South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic on the letter of 9th session of the South Ossetian Oblast Council of 6 May 1989 regarding the condemnation of the authors of “The Letter to Abkhaz Friends”.  16 October 1990.
45. Decree issued by the the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR on the Decision to change the status of the Oblast taken by the Oblast Council of the Peoples’ Deputies of the Autonomous Oblast of the South Ossetia. 22 November 1990.
46. Decision taken by the 16th Session of the Council   of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic to Rename the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic as the South Ossetian Soviet Republic. 28 November 1990.
47. Decision taken by the 16th (2) Session of the Council   of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic on the status of the South Ossetian Soviet Republic. 28 November 1990.
48. Decision taken by the 16th (2) Session of the Council   of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian  Soviet Democratic Republic on changes of the title of the Interim Executive Council of the People’s  Deputies of the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic. 28 November 1990.
49. Decision taken by the 16th (2) Session of the Council of the People’s Deputies of the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic on the attitude towards the Resolution issued on 22 November 1990 by the Newly elected Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia “On Decision of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast on changing the status of the Oblast”. 28 November 1990.
50. Law of the Abkhaz ASSR on changes and amendments to the Constitution (Basic Law) of the Abkhaz ASSR. 4 December 1990.
51. Law of the Republic of Georgia on Abolition of the Autonomous Oblast of the South Ossetia.  11 December 1990.
52. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Introduction of  State of Emergency on the territory of town of Tskhinvali and the Java District. 12  December 1990.
53. Decision taken by the first Session of the Supreme Council of the South Ossetian Soviet Republic on validity of the Constitution (Organic Law) on the territory of the South Ossetia. 13 December 1990.
54. Resolution issued by the Congress of the People’s Deputies of the USSR on general concept of the new Union Treaty and procedures of its conclusion. 25 December 1990.

1991
55. Decree issued by the President of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics on Certain Legal Acts Adopted in 1990 by the Republic of Georgia. 7 January 1991.
56. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of Georgia on the Decree issued by the President of the USSR on 7 January 1991. 9 January 1991.
57. Resolution of the Joint Session of the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian Soviet Socialist Republic and Vladikavkaz City Council of the People’s Deputies. 10 January 1991.
58 Decree issued by the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on organization and measures for holding the Referendum of the USSR on the issue of preserving the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 16 January 199.
59. Decree issued by  the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR on Information of the Group of People’s Deputies Visiting the Georgian SSR and the South Ossetia. 22 January 1991.
60. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the republic of Georgia on Conscription of Draftees for the  Service in the Interior Troops-National Guard in 1991. 29 January 1991.
61. Law of the Republic of Georgia on the Local self-government in the Transitional Period. 29 January 1991.
62. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Certain Laws and  Decrees, issued on 29 January 1991 by the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR. 7 February 1991.
63. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the RSFSR on Immediate assistance to the population of the North Ossetia in connection with the events in the Autonomous Oblast of South Ossetia. 8 February 1991.
64. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on dismissal of  R. Z. Shonia from the post of Chairman of Executive Committee of the People’s Deputies Regional Council of Gali District. 11 February 1991.
65. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on appointment of E. K. Janjulia on the Post of Prefect of the Gali District. 11 February 1991.
66. Decree issued by  the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme council of the Republic of Georgia of 11 February 1991 concerning the dismissal of the Chairman of the Ispolcom of the Council of People’s Deputies of the Gali District. 13 February 1991.
67. Decision issued by the Council of Nationalities of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR on Results of Visit of the People’s Deputies in Georgia due to the Events in the South Ossetia. 14 February 1991.
68. Decree issued by Supreme Council of the USSR on Situation in the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast And the Measures for Stabilization of the Situation in the Region. 20 February 1991.
69. Resolution of the first Session of the South Ossetian Council of People’s Deputies of the first convocation on Preparation for and Holding of Referendum of the USSR on 17 March 1991. 26 February 1991.
70. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Elections to the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR. 27 February 1991.
71. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Decree “Organization and holding the Referendum on Preservation of the USSR” issued by the Supreme Council of the USSR. 28 February 1991.
72. Resolution on interpretation of section five, of paragraph 1 of Article 5 of the law of the Republic of Georgia ‘on the Local Self-governance in the Period of Transition’ issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia. 27 February 1991.
73. Statement of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia. 27 February, 1991  
74. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on prolongation the term of authority to the deputies of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR. 28 February 1991.
75. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on holding All Union referendum in the Abkhaz ASSR. 28 February 1991.
76. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on enactment of the law of the Abkhaz
      ASSR “On the Central Bank of the Abkhaz ASSR” and “The Law of the Abkhaz ASSR on the Banks and
      Banking Activity in the Abkhaz ASSR”. 28 February 1991.
77. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the USSR on the results of the referendum of the USSR of
      17 March 1991.  21 March 1991.
78. Information of the Central State Commission of the Abkhaz ASSR on holding the referendum of the
      USSR and the information of the District Commission on election of the deputy of the USSR at the 669
      Sukhumi territorial electoral district. 22 March 1991.
79. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on the Fact of
      holding the USSR Referendum on the Territory of the Republic of Georgia and on Election of a Deputy
      To the Peoples’ Deputies of the USSR in the # 669 Sukhumi constituency. 22 March 1991.
80. Decision of the Joint Meeting of the All-Level People’s Deputies of the South Ossetia and Public
      representatives on setting up of the Committee on stabilization of the situation in the South Ossetia
      23 March 1991.
81. Protocol of the negotiation between the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR and the
      Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia. 23 March 1991.
82. Resolution issued by the congress of the People’s Deputies of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist
      Republic  on the Situation in the South Ossetia. 31 March 1991.
83. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the USSR on the situation in the South Ossetian Autonomous
      Oblast. 1 April 1991.
84. The Act of Restoration of Statehood Independence of Georgia, adopted at the extraordinary session of the Supreme Council of Georgia. 9 April 1991
85. Decree issued by the President of the Republic of Georgia on Nation wide National and Civil
      Disobedience. 15 April 1991.
86. Decree issued by the Council of Nationalities of the Supreme Council of the USSR on proposals aimed at
      normalization of the situation in the South Ossetia and its neighbouring area. 24 April 1991.
87. The Law of Georiga on Abolishing Tskhinvali and Khornisi Districts (rayons). 27 April 1991
88. Decree   of the Supreme Council of the Republic Of Georgia on Separation from Java District the Village Councils of Sinaguri, Kirov and Chasavali. 27 April 1991
89. Decision of the Meeting of Deputies of the Oblast, City, District, Settlement and Village Councils of the
      South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast on implementation of the Decree of the President of the USSR of
      7 January 1991 and the Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the USSR of 1 April 1991. 4 May 1991.
90. Decree issued by  the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on decree issued on 4
      May 1991 by the Oblast Council of People’s Deputies of the former Autonomous Oblast of South       Ossetia. 7 May 1991.
91. Decree issued by of the Supreme Council of the USSR on decision of the Meeting of Deputies of the
      Oblast, City, District, Settlement and Village Councils of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast on
      “Implementation of the Decree of the President of the USSR of 7 January 1991 and the Decree issued by
      the Supreme Council of the USSR of 1 April 1991”. 12 May 1991.
92. Statement of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia. 14 May 1991
93. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR on the work of the interstate
      Commission on normalization of the situation in the South Ossetia and its neighbouring area. 25 June
     1991.
94. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on the law of Georgia on
      “Creation of the Interior Troops - the National Guard of the Republic of Georgia”. 2 July 1991.
95. Decree # 288 issued by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Georgia. 5 July 1991.
96. Law of the Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic on Changes and Amendments to the
      Constitution (Organic Law) of the Abkhaz ASSR. 9 July 1991.
97. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Establishment of the
      Central Electoral Commission on election of the Deputies to the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR.
      20 July 1991.
98. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Establishment of Interim Organs of
      Governance and Fixing the Date of Elections to Sakrebulos  on the Territory of the Former Tskhinvali
      District. 25 July 1991.
99. Law of the Republic of Georgia  on Changes and Amendments to the Constitution. 25 July 1991..........
100. Decree # 342 issued by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Georgia on Regulation of Enrolment
      in Pre-School Establishment and First Classes of Secondary Schools. 31 July 1991.
101. Decree issued by  the President of the Republic of Georgia  on Stay of Execution of Law of the Abkhaz
      ASSR Adopted on 9 July 1991 on Introduction of Amendments to Paragraph 14 of Article 92 and Article
      156 of the Constitution of the Abkhaz ASSR. 5 August 1991.
102. Decree issued by  the President of the Republic of Georgia  on Stay of Execution of the decree issued on  
      20 July 1991 by the Presidium of Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR. 5 August 1991.
103. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Activities Carried Out during the
      events of 19-21 of August by the Bureau of the Central Committee of Communist Party (CP) of Georgia,
      the Republican Committee of CP of Abkhazia, the Oblast Committee of CP of the former South Ossetia
      and the self-imposed Executive Committee of the Council of People’s Deputies of so called South
      Ossetia. 26 August 1991.
104. Law of the Abkhaz ASSR on amendments to the Constitution (Organic Law) of the Abkhaz  ASSR.
     27 August 1991.
105. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on implementation of the law of the Abkhaz
      ASSR of 27 August 1991 “on amendments to the Constitution (Organic Law) of the Abkhaz ASSR”.
      7 August 1991.
106. Law of the Abkhaz ASSR on changes to the law of the Abkhaz ASSR “on Public Referendum in the
      Abkhaz ASSR”. 27 August 1991.
107. Law of the Abkhaz ASSR on changes to the law of the Abkhaz ASSR “on election of the Deputies to the
      Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR”. 27 August 1991.
108. Temporary Law of the Abkhaz ASSR on Rules of Election and Appointment of Officials by the
        Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR. 27 August 1991.
109. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Bringing into Effect the Temporary Law
        of the Abkhaz ASSR on “Rules of Election and Appointment of Officials by the Supreme Council of the
        Abkhaz ASSR”. 27 August 1991.
110. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on termination of activity of the Abkhaz
        Republican Committee of the Communist Party of Georgia. 27 August 1991.
111. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on the Law of the Republic of Georgia
        “On Introduction of Changes and Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Georgia”.
   27 August 1991.
112. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Decree Issued by the President of the
        Republic of Georgia on “Suspension of the Law of Abkhazian ASSR of 9 July 1991 on Introduction of
        Amendments and Changes to Paragraph 14 of Article 92 and Article 156 of the Constitution of the
        Abkhaz ASSR”. 27 August 1991.
113. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on the laws of the
        Republic of Georgia “on Monetary Regulation in the Republic of Georgia”,  “on the National Bank of
        the Republic of Georgia” and “on the Banks and Banking Activity”. 30 August 1991.
114. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Certain Acts Issued by
        the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Georgia. 27 September 1991.
115. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on securing the economic
        basis for the sovereignty of Abkhazia. 27  September 1991.
116. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Creation of the State
        Customs Service of the Republic of Abkhazia. 27  September 1991.
117. Decree issued by the President of the Republic of  Georgia on Suspension of Effect of the Decree issued
        on 27 September 1991 by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR “on Creation of
        the State Customs Service of the Republic of Abkhazia”. 8 October 1991.
118. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on the Decree issued on
        27 September 1991 by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR “on Creation of the
        state Customs Service of the Republic of Abkhazia”. 8 October 1991.
119. Decree issued by the Council of Nationalities of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR on Situation
        Established in the North Ossetian SSR. 16 October 1991.
120. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian SSR on Appeal of the Session of the South
        Ossetian Oblast Council of the People’s Deputies to the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian SSR.
        22 October 1991.
121. Decree issued by the President of the Republic of  Georgia on suspension of implementation of the
        Decree issued by the Supreme Council of Abkhazian ASSR on “Securing Economic Bases of
        Sovereignty of Abkhazia” and the Decree issued on 22 October 1991 by the Council of Ministers of the
        Abkhaz ASSR on “Subordination to Jurisdiction of the Abkhaz ASSR of all Enterprises and
        Organizations that have previously been under the Union and Republican Jurisdiction”. 24 October
        1991.
122. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the RSFSR on the Situation in the North Ossetian SSR.
        25 October 1991.
123. Resolution of the Congress of the People’s Deputies of the RSFSR  on the course of implementation of
        the Resolution of the 3rd Extraordinary Congress of the People’s Deputies of the RSFSR “on the
        situation in the South Ossetia”. 1 November 1991.
124. Statement of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia. 5 November 1991
125. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Abolishment of the State of
        Emergency on the Territories of City of Tskhinvali and Java District. 25 November 1991.
126. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on the Current Situation of
        Mobilization Reserves and Conscription to the Active Military Service. 27 November 1991.
127. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Creation of the State
        Security Service of Abkhazia. 27 November 1991.
128. Decree issued by the President of the Republic of Georgia on Current Situation in Shida Kartli.
        2 December 1991.
129. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Current Situation in Shida Kartli.
        3 December 1991.
130. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia on Decree Issued on 26 November
        1991 by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR. 3 December 1991.
131. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of the RSFSR on the course of implementation of
        Decree issued by the 5th Extraordinary Congress of the People’s Deputies of the RSFSR “on the situation in the South Ossetia”. 12 December 1991.
132. Resolution on Denunciation of the Treaty on Establishing the USSR. 12 December 1991  
133. Alma-Ata Declaration. 21 December 1991
134. Declaration of the First Congress of the Ossetian People on Restoration of National-political and Territorial Integrity of Ossetia. 13-14 December 1991.
135. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia on Dislocation of the Military Units, Establishments of Border-guard and Internal Forces, and Navy Forces and on Changes of Order of Their Functioning on the Territory of Abkhazia. 29 December 1991.
136. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Establishment
under the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia the Interim Council on Coordination of the
 Activity and Re-subordination of the Military and Militia Units Dislocated on the Territory of Abkhazia.
  29 December 1991.

1992
137. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of South Ossetia on holding the public
        referendum of the Republic of South Ossetia. 3 January 1992.
138. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on measures for maintaining the public
        order and lawfulness in Abkhazia. 13 January 1992.
139. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia  on Additional
        Measures for Regulation the Public Order and Securing the Lawfulness in Abkhazia. 20 January 1992.
140. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Transferring of the agencies of
        Procuracy and the Ministry of Interior under the Jurisdiction of Abkhazia. 24 January 1992.
141. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Re-subordination of the
        Environment Procuracy and the Transport Procuracy under the Procuracy of the Abkhaz ASSR.
        24 January 1992.
142. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia  on Endorsement
        of the Provisions of the Interim Council on Coordination of Activities and Re-subordination of Military
        and Police Forces Attached to the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia. 13 February 1992.
143. Regulations of the Interim Council on Coordination of Activities and Re-subordination of Military and
        Police Forces Attached to the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia. 13 February 1992.
144. Declaration of the Military Council of the Republic of Georgia. 21 February 1992.
145. Decree issued by the Military Council of the Republic of Georgia on Action of Legislation in the
        Republic of Georgia. 24 February 1992.
146. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Re
        subordination of the Military Commissariats of Abkhazia. 25 February 1992.
147. Law of  Abkhazia on amendments to the law “on Legal Regime of the State of Emergency in the
        Abkhaz ASSR”. 26 February 1992.
148. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Additional Measures for
        Regulation the Public Order and Securing the Lawfulness in Abkhazia. 26 February 1992.
149. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of Abkhazia on Announcement the Special Regime of Conduct
        of the citizens on the Territory of Abkhazia. 26 February 1992.
150. Law of Abkhazia on Subordination of Certain State Management Organs. 5 March 1992.
151. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Creation under the Chairman of
        the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia of the Interim Council on Coordination of activity of
       military units dislocated on the territory of Abkhazia. 6 March 1992.
152. Decree # 291 issued by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Georgia on the Decree #255  on
        ”Transfer of Some Enterprises and Organizations under the Jurisdiction of the Ministry of Trade of the
        Abkhaz ASSR” issued by the Council of Ministers of the Abkhaz ASSR on 26 November  1991.
        10 March 1992.
153. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Procedures of
        Appointment of the Leading Personnel within the System of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of
        Abkhazia. 17 March 1992.
154. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Endorsement of
        the Military Oath. 17 March 1992.
155. Oath of Allegiance. 17 March 1992.
156. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Temporary
        Procedure of “propiska” of the Citizens on the Territory of the Republic of Abkhazia. 24 March 1992.
157. Decree issued by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Abkhazia on Taking under Jurisdiction
        and State Management of the Republic of Abkhazia the Enterprises, Organizations and Agencies of the
        Union and Union-republic Subordination Located on the Territory of Abkhazia. 24 March 1992.
158. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Recruitment
        into the Active Military Service and Measures for Observance the law “On General Obligatory Military
         Service”. 31 March 1992.
159. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia  on changes to the Decree by the
        Supreme Council of Abkhazia “On Introduction of Special Regime of Conduct of the Citizens on the
        10 April 1992.
160. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Adding to the
        list of the Decree by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia “On Securing
        the Economic Basis of the Sovereignty of Abkhazia”. 28 April 1992.
161. Decree issued by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Abkhaz ASSR on Conscription in April
        June of 1992 to the active military service the Citizens born in 1965-1974. 30 April 1992.
162. Decree issued by the State Council of the Republic of Georgia on Solution of the Complex Problems
        Related to Formation and Functioning of Border Zone of the Republic of Georgia. 7 May 1992.
163. Decree issued by the State Council of the Republic of Georgia on the Decree # 46 issued on 24 March
        1992 by the Council of Ministers of the Abkhaz ASSR on “Transfer Under the Jurisdiction of the
        Republic of Abkhazia the Enterprises, Agencies and Organizations of the Union and Union-Republic
        Subordination Located on the Territory of Abkhazia”.19  May 1992.
164. Resolution issued by the Extraordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian SSR.
        21 May 1992.
165. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia  on Permission to
        Change the Last Name and Biographical Particulars on National Affiliation upon Request of Citizens.
        26 May 1992.
166. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation on Entering on the Agenda of the Forth
        Session of the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation the issue “on the Situation in the North and
        South Ossetia”. 28  May 1992.
167. Declaration of Independence of the Republic of South Ossetia. 29 May 1992.
168. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Decree issued by the State
        council of Georgia “on Regulation of Problems on Formation and Operation of the Border zone of the
        Republic of Georgia”. 3 June 1992.
169. Decision taken by the Joint Session of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian SSR
        and the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the South Ossetia. 8 June 1992.
170. Protocol of the Meeting between the Cheirmen of the State Council of the Republic of Georgia E. A.
        Shevardnadze and the Cheirman of the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian SSR A. Kh. Galasov.
        10 June 1992.
171. Agreement on Principles of Settement of Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 24 June 1992.
172. Decree issued by the Presidium of the State Council of the Republic of Georgia on the Current Situation
        in Abkhazia. (2 July 1992.).
173. Protocol of the Meeting of representatives of the Parties on the Implementation of the Agreement on
        Principles of Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 4 July 1992.
174. Protocol #1 of the Session of the Joint Control Commission (JCC). 4 July 1992.
175. Decision #1 of the Session of  Joint Control Commission (JCC). 4 July  1992
176. Decision #2 of the Session of Joint Control Commission (JCC) on Establishment of Joint Group of Observers. 4 July  1992
177. Decision #3 of the Session of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) on Establishment of Multilateral Press Centers. 4 July 1992
178. Protocol #2 of the Meeting of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the   Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement, 6 July 1992
179. Annex 1 To Protocol #2 of the JCC Session. DECISION On establishment of the headquarters
(staff) of joint forces for keeping law and order in the zone of conflict and approving of the
composition of subdivisions for active service and securing the rear. 6 July 1992
180. Annex 2 To Protocol #2 of the JCC Session Decision of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. 6 July 1992
181. Protocol #3 of the Meeting of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. 12July 1992.
182. Annex 1 To Protocol #3 of the  JCC Session. Provision On Joint Peacekeeping Forces (JPKF) and Law and Order Keeping Forces (LOKF) in the Zone of Conflict. 12July 1992
183. Decree # 753 issued by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Georgia on Abrogation of Decrees of
        the government of Georgia related to Allocation of lands for Airdromes located in the village of Nikozi
        and for the Infantry Regiment Located in Tskhinvali. 23 July 1992.
184. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on changes to the Regulations of
        the Supreme Council of Abkhazia of the 12th convocation. 23 July 1992.
185. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Secession of the Legal Effect of
        the Constitution of the Abkhaz ASSR of 1978. 23 July 1992.
186. Constitution of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Abkhazia of 1 April 1925.
187. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia  on changing the name of the Soviet
        Socialist Republic of Abkhazia. 23 July 1992.
188. Law of the Republic of Abkhazia on new symbolics of the Republic of Abkhazia. 23 July 1992.
189. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia  on draft-agreement between the
       Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of Georgia. 23 July 1992.
190. Law of the Republic of Abkhazia on Transit Duties. 23 July 1992.
191. Decree issued by the State Council of the Republic of Georgia on decree issued on 23 July 1992 by the
       Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on “Cessation of Legal Effect of the Constitution of the Abkhaz
        ASSR of 1978”. 25 July 1992.
192. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Further Work of Faction of Deputies
        “Democratic Abkhazia” of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR. 29 July 1992.
193. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on Political-Legal Assesment of the Decree
        issued by the First Session of the Supreme Council of the Abkhaz ASSR on “Cessation of the Legal
        Effect of the 1978 Constitution of the Abkhaz ASSR and Restoration of the 1925 Constitution of the
        Abkhaz SSR”. 29 July 1992.
194. Decision of the Session of the Joint Control Commission (JCC). 3 August 1992.
195. Decree issued by the Government of the Republic of Georgia # 814 on Suspension of the Decree issued
        by the Council of Ministers of the Abkhaz ASSR on 21 February 1992. 7 August 1992.
196. Decree issued by the Presidium of the State Council of the Republic of Georgia on Introduction of the
        State of Emergency on the Railway Transport. 10 August 1992.
197. Decree issued by  the State Council of the Republic of Georgia  on Decree Issued on 10 August 1992 by
        the Presidium of the State Council of the Republic of Georgia on “ Introduction of the State of
        Emergency on the Railway Transport”. 11 August 1992.
198. Decree issued by  the Presidium of  the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia on Mobilization
        of Adult Citizens and Distribution of arms to the regiment of the internal troops of Abkhazia. 14 August
        1992.
199. Extract from the Resolution  of the Extraordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of
         Kabardino-Balkaria. 17 August 1992.
200. Protocol  of consultations on the regulation of the conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia. 29 August
        1992.
201. Memorandum On Boarders of South Ossetia. 31 August 1992
202. Final Document of the Moscow meeting. 3 September 1992.
203. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia. 16 September 1992.
204. Decree issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Abkhazi. 16 September 1992.
205. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation on the Situation in the North Caucasus
        in the Light of Events in Abkhazia. 25 September 1992.
206. Decree # 965 issued by the Government of the Republic of Georgia on Transferring the Sanatoriums, Recreation Houses and Summer Cottages under former Soviet and Soviet-Republican  Subordination to the State Chancellery of the Government of the Republic of Georgia. 30 September 1992.
207. 184. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on  the issue of Abkhazia. 26 November 1992.
208. Decree on restoration of certain original place-names of residential settlements of the Republic of Abkhazia, issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia. 4 December 1992.
209. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation on Implementation of the Decree
        issued by the Supreme Council of Russian Federation “on Situation in the North Caucasus in the Light
        of Events in Abkhazia” of 25 September 1992. 25 December 1992.

1993
210. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian SSR On Appeal  of the Supreme Council of the Republic of South Ossetia to the People’s Deputies of the North Ossetia. 13 January 1993.
211. Communique on the Results of Working Visit of the Chairman of the Council of Nationalities of the
        Supreme Council of the Russian Federation Abdulatipov R. G. and the Deputy Chairman of the
        Government of the Russian Federation Shakhrai S. M. in the Republic of Georgia. 18 February 1993.
212. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on the Presence of Russian Military Units on the Territory
        of Abkhazia. 25  February 1993.
213. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Communique “Results of Working Visit of Chairman of
        the Council of Nationalities of the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation Abdulatipov R. G. and
        the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Shakhrai S. M. in the Republic of
        Georgia” signed on 18 February 1993. 4 March 1993.
214. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the North Ossetian SSR on Recognition of the Republic of
        South Ossetia. 6 March 1993.
215. Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation on Decree of the Supreme Council of
        the North Ossetian SSR “on Recognition of the Republic of South Ossetia”. 22 March 1993.
216. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Necessary Measures to be Taken to Protect Life and
        Ensure Security of Peaceful Population in the Armed Conflict Zone. 1 April 1993.
217 Protocol of Negotiations between the Governmental Delegations of the Republic of Georgia and the
        Russian Federation. 9 April 1993.
218. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on withdrawal of Russian Military Units from the Conflict
        Zone in Abkhazia. 27 April 1993.
219. Decree issued by the Council of Nationalities of the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation on
        implementation of the Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation “on the situation
        in the North Caucasus in connection with the events in Abkhazia” of 25 September 1992 and “on
        implementation of the Decree issued by the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation “on the situation
        in the North Caucasus in connection with the events in Abkhazia of 25 September 1992” of 25
        December 1992. 30 April 1993.
220. Communique on Russian-Abkhaz Consultations. 6 May 1993.
221. Resolution adopted by the Second Congress of the Ossetian People. 21-22 May 1993.
222. Resolution 849 (9 July 1993) adopted by the Un Security Council.
223. Agreement on ceace-fire and the mechanisms of  its implementation in Abkhazia. 27 July 1993.
224. Decree issued by the Council of Ministers-the Government of the Russian Federation on urgent
        measures on Implementation of the Agreement on Cease-fire in Abkhazia and the Mechanisms of the
        control over its implementation of  27 July 1993. 5 August 1993.
225. Resolution 854 (6 August 1993) adopted by the UN Security Council.
226. Resolution 858 (24 August 1993) adopted by the UN Security Council.
227. Decree issued by the Council of Ministers-the Government of the Russian Federation on Further
        Measures for Regulation of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. 13 September 1993.
228. Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of
        Georgia on Restoration of Economy in the Zone of Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 14 September 1993.
229.  Resolution 876 (19 October 1993) adopted by the UN Security Council.
230. Resolution 881 (4 November 1993) adopted by the UN Security Council.
231. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Georgian and the Abkhaz Sides at the negotiations in
        Geneva. 1 December 1993.
232. Resolution 892 (22 December 1993) adopted by the UN Security Council.


1994
233. Communique on the second round of negotiations between the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides in Geneva.
        13 January 1994.
234. Resolution 896 (31 January  1994) adopted by the UN Security Council.
235. Resolution 901 (4 March 1994) adopted by the UN Security Council.
236. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia  on Legislative Practice of Apartheid and Racism in the
        Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. 10 March 1994.
237. Resolution 906 (25 March  1994) adopted by the UN Security Council.
238. Quadripartite Agreement on voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. 4 April 1994.
239. Declaration on measures for a political settlement of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. 4 April 1994.
240. Declaration on the results of the First Meeting of the Quadripartite Commission on the issues of
        voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. 9 April 1994.
241. Declaration on observing sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of  borders of the CIS
        member-states. 15 April 1994.
242. Declaration of the Participants of the Second Meeting of the Quadripartite commission on the issues of
        voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. 27 April 1994.
243. Annex to the Report of the UN Secretary General on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia; Proposals for
        political and legal elements for a comprehensive settlement of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. 3 May
        1994.
244. Protocol For The Establishment of a Coordinating Commission.  11 May 1994.
245. Agreement on a Cease-fire And Separation of  Forces. 14 May 1994.
246. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 24 May 1994.  
247. Joint Statement. 14 June 1994.
248. Resolution 934 (3 June 1994) adopted by the UN Security Council.
249. Protocol of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Georgia and the Government of
        the Russian Federation To the Agreement between thr Government of the Republic of Georgia and the
       Government of the Russian Federation on Economic Restoration of the Regions Located in the Zone of
        Georgian-Ossetian Conflict, Signed on 14 September 1993. 5 July 1994.
250. Resolution 934 (21 July 1994) adopted by the UN Security Council.
251. UNOMIG Mandate, adopted by the Security council Resolution 937 (21 July 1994).
252. Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation Between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of
        Tatarstan. 17 August 1994.
253. Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation Between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of
        Bashkortostan.  18 August 1994.
254. Decision issued of the Council of the CIS Heads of States on usage of Collective Forces to maintain
        peace in the conflict zone of Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. 22 August 1994.
255. Statement on Voluntary Return of Refugees - Internally Displaced Persons. 2 September 1994.
256. Decree on restoration of certain original names of residential settlements of the Republic of
Abkhazia, issued by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia. 9 September 1994.
257. Statement of the parliament of Georgia. 12 October 1994.
258. Decision of the Council of the CIS Heads of States on approval of the Mandate on Peace-keeping
        Operation in the Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict Zone. 21 october 1994.
259. Annex to the  Decision of the Council of the CIS Heads of States on approval of the Mandate on Peace
        keeping Operation in the Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict Zone of 21 0ctober 1994.
260. Agreement on Further Development of the Process of Peaceful Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian
        Conflict and the Mixed Controlling Commission. 31 October 1994.
261. Regulation on the Joint Control Commission for the Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict
31 October 1994.
262. From the Constitution of the Republic of North Ossetia. 12 November 1994.
263. Statement on the issue of refugees and displaced persons. 18 November 1994.
264. Constitution of the Republic of Abkhazia. 26 November 1994.
265. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 1 December 1994.
266. From the Resolution of the OSCE Budapest Summit. 6  Desember 1994.
267. Protocol 3 of the Meeting of the Joint Control Commission for the Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict 6 December 1994
268. Decision of the Joint Control Commission for the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict On economic rehabilitation in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 6 December 1994.
269. Decision of the Joint Control Commission for the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict On measures for the resolution of the problem of refugees from internal districts of the Republic of Georgia who are now residing on territory of the Republic of North Ossetia. 6 December 1994.
270. Decision of the Joint Control Commission for the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict On the Forces for the Support of Peace.  6 December 1994.
271. Decision of the Joint Control Commission for the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 6 December 1994.
272. Annex # 1 to JCC  Decission.  Regulation Concerning the Basic principles of Operation of the Military Contingents and of the Groups of Military Observers Designated for the Normalization of the Situation In the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 6 December 1994.
273. Annex № 1 to the Regulation concerning the Basic Principles of Operation of the Military Contingents and of the Military Observers Designated for the Normalization of the Situation in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. Rights and Obligations of the Commander of the Joint Forces for the Maintenance of Peace in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 6 December 1994.
274. Decree issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on the measures of temporary restriction of
        crossing state borders between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic
        of Georgia. 19 December 1994.
275. Decree issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on lifting certain restrictions established by
        the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 19 December 1994 #1394 on the measures
       of temporary restriction of crossing state borders between the Russian Federation and the Republic of
       Azerbaijan and the Republic of Georgia. 27 December 1994.

1995
276. Resolution 971 (12 Januay 1995) adopted by the UN Security Council.
277. Memorandum by the Heads of the Commonwealth of Independent States on Maintaining the Peace and
        Stability in the Commonwealth of  Independent States. 10 February 1995.
278. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Supreme Authority of the Autonomous Republic of
        Abkhazia. 24 February 1995.
279. Decree issued by the State Duma of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Humane Treatment
        of the Needs of the Population of Abkhazia. 24 February 1995.
280. Working Protocol of the Talks on the Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict Settlement. 6 May 1995.
281. Resolution 993 (12 May 1995) adopted by the UN Security Council.
282. Agreement  on Friendship and Cooperation Between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of
        Kabardino-Balkharia. 19 May 1995.
283. Decree issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on Partial Changes in the Decree issued by
        the Government of the Russian Federation of 19 December 1994 #1394 “On temporary Restrictions of
        Crossing the Border of the Russian Federation with the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of
        Georgia”.  24 May 1995.
284. Decision issued by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwealth of Independent States  on
        Specification to and Extension of the Mandate of the Collective Force on Maintaining the Peace in the
        conflict Zone in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia. 26 May 1995.
285. Annex to the Decision adopted on 26 May 1995 by the  Council of the Heads of States  of the
       Commonwealth of Independent States on Specification to and Extension of the Mandate of the Collective
        Force on Maintaining the Peace in the Conflict Zone of Abkhazia. 26 May 1995.
286. Decision issued by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwealth of Independent States on
        proposals on reconciled operations for the conflict settlement in Abkhazia, Georgia. 26 May 1995.
287. Annex 1 to the Decision  of he Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwalth of Independent
        States of 26 May 1995 on Possible Political Measures for Regulation of the Conflict in Abkhazia,
        Georgia 26 May 1995.
288. Protocol # 4 of the meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 9 June 1995.
289. Annex 1 To protocol # 4 of the JCC session Decision On the Process of Construction and Rehabilitation Works in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict.. 9 June 1995
290. Annex 2 To Protocol # 4 of the JCC Session. Decision on Implementing Decision of the JCC on the JPKF. 9 June 1995.
291. Annex 3 To Protocol # 4 of the JCC Session. Decision On Developing Actions for Return of Refugees from North Ossetia – Alania to Internal regions of Georgia in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 9 June 1995.
292. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Admitting Members of the Parliament of Georgia elected
        in Abkhazia to the membership of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia. 14 June 1995.
293. Decree issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on removal of certain restrictions of
        Russian-Georgian border crossing within the frontiers of Krasnodar Region established by the Decree of
        the Government of the Russian Federation of 19 December 1994 # 1394. 7 July 1995.
294. Decree issued by the State Duma of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation  on assistance to the
        population of Abkhazia. 14 July 1995.
295 Protocol #5 of the meeting of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 19-20 July 1995.
296. Annex 1 To Protocol # 5 of the JCC Session  Decision On the Process of Construction and Rehabilitation Works in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 19 July 1995.
297 Annex 2 To Protocol # 5 of the JCC Session Decision of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 19 July 1995.
298. Enclosure to Annex 2 of Protocol #5 of the JCC Session On Widening the Scope of Activities of Economic Workgroup of the JCC with regard to the Territories that were involved in the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 19 July 1995.
299. Annex 3 To Protocol #5 of the JCC Session Decision of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement On the Actions to be taken for Activating the Return of Refugees from North Ossetia –Alania to Internal Regions of Georgia. 19 July 1995.
300. Annex 4 To Protocol # 5 of the JCC Session Decision of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement On Implementing Decision of the JCC on the JPKF. 19 July 1995.
301. Annex 5 To Protocol # 5 of the JCC Session Statement Of Georgian and Russian Parties on Further Development of the Process of Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict. 19 July 1995.
302. Protocol on Georgian-Abkhaz conflict settlement (draft). 24 July 1995.
303. Constitution of Georgia. 24 August 1995.
304. Decree issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on partial changes to the Decree issued by
        the Government of the Russian Federation of 19 December 1994 # 1394 “on temporary measures of
        restriction of border crossing of the Russian Federation with the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
        Republic of Georgia”. 26 August 1995.
305. Law of the Republic of Georgia. 1 September 1995.
306. Protocol of the Meeting of Representatives of Georgia, South Ossetia, The Russian Federation and
        North Ossetia with Participation of the OSCE on Comprehensive Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian
        Conflict. 30 October 1995.
307. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Acknowledgment of Mandates of Members of the
        Parliament. 25 November 1995.

1996
308. Resolution 1036 (12 January 1996) adopted by the UN Security Council.
309. Decision  taken by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwealth of Independent States on
        Measures for Settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia. 19 January 1996.
310. Annex to the  Decision  taken  by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwealth of
        Independent States on Approval of the Regulations of the Collective Peacekeeping Force in the
        Commonwealth of Independent States of 19 January 1996.
311. Resolution of the Council of the Interparliamentary Assambly of the Member States of the
        Commonwealth of independent States on the Statement of the Parliamentary Delegation of Georgia
        Regarding Peaceful Settlement of Conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia. 17 Febriary 1996.
312. Proposals of Georgia on the status of Abkhazia, Georgia. 5 March 1996.
313. Resolution adopted by the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Legal Effect for the Russian Federation of the Results of the USSR Referendum of 17 March of
1991 on the issue of Keeping the USSR. 15 March 1996.
314. Resolution adopted by the State Duma of the Russian Federation on strengthening the integration of the peoples united within the USSR and annulment of the Decree of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR of 12 December 1991 ‘on Denunciation of the Treaty of Establishing the USSR’.15 March 1996.
315. Resolution of  the Parliament of Georgia on measures of conflict settlement in Abkhazia. 17 April 1996.
316. Memorandum on Necessary Measures to be undertaken in order to Ensure Security and Strengthening of
        Mutual Trust Between the Parties to the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 16 May 1996..........................
317. Decision  taken by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwealth of Independent States  on
        Presence of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces in the Conflict Zone of Abkhazia, Georgia. 17 May
       1996.
318. Resolution 1065 (12 July 1996) adopted by the UN Security Council.
319. Protocol # 6 meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. July 23-24, 1996.
320. Annex 1 To Protocol #6 of the JCC Session. Decision on Activities of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 23 July 1996.
321. Enclosure to Annex 1 of Protocol # 6 of the JCC Session. 23 July 1996.
322. Annex 2 To Protocol # 6 of the JCC Session. Decision on Providing the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict with Power. 23 July 1996.
323 Annex 3 To protocol # 6 of the JCC session. Decision on Providing the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict with Natural Gas. 23 July 1996./
324 Annex 4 to Protocol # 6 of the JCC Session. Decision on Construction and Rehabilitation Works in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 23 July 1996.
325. Statement on Results of the Meeting between E. A. Shevardnadze and L. A. Chibirov in Vladikavkaz.
        27 August 1996.
326. Protocol of  the Talks on the Regulation of Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict. 12 September 1996.
327. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia  on Implementation of the Decree Issued by the Parliament
        of Georgia on 17 April 1996 “On Measures for Conflict Settlement in Abkhazia”. 2 October 1996.
328. Resolution by the Parliament of Georgia on Measures for Settlement the Critical Situation evoked by the
        Unlawful Declaration to Schedule Elections Made by the Abkhaz Separatist Regime. 2 October 1996.
329. Decision  taken by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwealth of Independent States on
        Extension of the term of presence and additions to the Mandate of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces in
        the conflict zone of Abkhazia, Georgia. 17 October 1996.
330. Resolution 1077 (22 October 1996) adopted by the UN Security Council.
331. Decree issued by the President of Georgia on Holding of Nation-Wide Plebiscite among Electors –
        Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia. 31 October 1996.
332. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Ossetia and the Government of the
        Republic of North Ossetia on social-economic, scientific-technical and cultural cooperation. 9
        November 1996.
333. Resolution issued by the European Parliament. 12 November 1996.
334. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on the so-called Presidential Elections on the Part of
        Territory of the Tskhinvali Region Held on 10 November 1996. 26 November 1996.
335. The Central Electoral Commission of Georgia. Final Protocol on Results of Referendum among the
        Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. 28 November
        1996.
336. From the Lisbon Summit Declaration of the OSCE. 2-3 December 1996.
337. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Expanding the Mandate of the Supreme Council of the
        Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. 25 December 1996.

1997
338. Resolution 993 adopted by the UN Security Council. 30 January 1997
339. Protocol # 7 of the meeting of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian Ossetian conflict settlement. 13February 1997.
340 Annex 2 To Protocol #7 of the JCC Session Decision on Return of Refugees and IDPs as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict to the Places of their Permanent Residence. 13 February 1997.
341. Annex 3 to Protocol #7 of the JCC Session. Procedure OF voluntary return of refugees and idps as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict to the places of their permanent residence. 13 February 1997
342. Annex 4 To Protocol #7 of the JCC Session Decision on the process of implementing the “agreement between the government of russia and georgia on economic rehabilitation of regions in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict” (1993, moscow). 13 February 1997.
343. Protocol of the Meeting devoted to the Issues of Comprehensive Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian
        Conflict. 5 March 1997.
344. Annex 2. Procedure of Activities of the Authorized Delegations on the Negotiations on Full-Scale Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 5 March 1997.
345. Joint Declaration on Further Measures aimed at Restoration of Economy and Developments in the
        course of Georgian-Ossetian Conflict.  5 March 1997.
246. Decree issued by the Government of Russian Federation on Removal of restrictions set out in the Decree
        issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on 19 December 1994 #1394 “On Measures for
        Temporary Restrictions of Border-Crossing Between the Russian Federation and the Republic of
        Azerbaijan and the Republic of Georgia”. 14 March 1997.
347. Decision  taken by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwalth of Independent States on
        Implementation of the Measures for Conflict Settlement in Abkhazia, Georgia. 28 March 1997.
348. Decision  taken by the Council of the Heads of States  of the Commonwealth of Independent States on
        Support to the Peacekeeping Operations in the Conflict Zone of Abkhazia, Georgia. 28 March 1997.
349. Decree issued by the People’s Assembly-The Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia on the Decision
        Taken by the heads of States of the Commonwealth of independent states of 28 march 1997 “on Support
        the Peacekeeping Operations in the Conflict Zone of Abkhazia, Georgia”. 1 April 1997.
350. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Resolution 119 (1997) 1 on the conflicts in
        Transcaucasia. 22 April 1997.
351. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Further Presence of Armed Forces of the Russian
        Federati­­on de­­ployed in the zone of Abkhaz Conflict under the Auspices of the Commonwealth of
        Independent States. 30 May 1997.
352. Resolution issued by the Council of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Member-States of the
        Commonwealth of independent States on Peaceful Regulation of the Conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia.
        8 June 1997.
353. Resolution on Extension of the Mandate of the Collective Peace-keeping Forces in the Conflict Zone of Abkhazia, Georgia, adopted by the state Duma of the Russian federation. 23 June 1997.
354. Decree issued by the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation  on the statement of
        the state DUMA on the impermissibility of violating the universal principles and norms of International humanitarian law with regard to the impoverished population of Abkhazia. 24 June 1997.
355. Federal Assembly - Parliament of the Russian Federation Statement of the State Duma "On the impermissibility of violating universal principles and norms of international humanitarian law with regard to the impoverished population of Abkhazia". 24 June 1997.
356. Resolution on conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, adopted  by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. 8 July         1997.
357. Annex 1 to Protocol #7 of the JCC Session. Decision settlement On Activities of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 13 July 1997.
358. Resolution 1124 (31 July 1997) adopted by the UN Security Council.
359. Statement on the Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides. 14 August 1997.
360. Protocol # 8 of the meeting of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 26 September 1997.
361. Annex 1 To Protocol #8 of the JCC Session. Decision on Activities of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 26 September 1997.
362. Annex 2 To Protocol #8 of the JCC Session. Decision on the process of implementation of the Procedure on Voluntary Return of Refugees and IDPs to the Places of their Permanent Residence, and Approval of the draft procedure on ad hoc committee for supporting the voluntary return of refugees and IDPs to the places of their permanent residence. 26 September 1997
363. Annex 3 To Protocol #8 of the JCC Session .Decision on results of implementing the agreement concluded between the governments of Russia and Georgia on economic rehabilitation of the regions in the zone of conflict (1993, Moscow) and the proposals on new principles and forms of further liquidation of social and economic consequences of the conflict. 26 September 1997.
364. Resolution of the People’s Assembly - Parliament of Abkhazia on Deportation of Abkhazs (Abazs) in the 19th Century. 15 October 1997.
365. Resolution of the People’s Assembly-the Parliament of the republic of Abkhazia on condemnation of
        genocide, ethnic cleansing and other crimes committed by the military-political authorities of Georgia
        against the population of Abkhazia during the Georgian-Abkhazian war of 1992-1993. 15 October 1997.
366. Resolution of the People’s Assembly – the Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia. on Condemning the Genocide and other Repressive Measures against the Abkhaz People and representatives of other Nations residing in Abkhazia, resorted by the government of the Georgian Democratic Republic and the Soviet Georgia, and on Overcoming of their Aftermath. 15 October 1997.
367. Resolution of the People's Assembly Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia On condemnation of facts of high treason and collaboration with the occupational authorities during the Georgian-Abkhazian war of 1992-1993. 20 October 1997.
368. Decree issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on Importing of Citrus and Some Other
        Agricultural Products to the Russian Federation. 7 November 1997.
369. Statement on Results of the Meeting between E. A. Shevardnadze and L. A. Chibirov. 14 November
        1997.
370. Final Statement on the results of the resumed meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides held in
        Geneva from 17 to 19 November 1997.
371. Protocol of the First Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz sides.
        18 December 1997.
372. Statute (regulations) of the Coordinating Council. 18 December 1997.

1998
373. Protocol of the First Special Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides.
   22 January 1998.
374. Record of the Second Session of  Working Group I, of the of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian
        and Abkhazian Parties  on issues related to the lasting non resumption of hostilities and to security
        problems. 22 Ja­­nuary 1998.
375. Resolution 1150 (30 January 1995) adopted by the UN Security Council.
376. Decision Taken by the Council of the Inter-parliamentary Assembly of the Member-States  of  the
        Commo­n­­­­wealth of independent States  on the situation of conflict settlement in Abkhazia, Georgia.
        28 February 1998.
377. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 6 March 1998
378 Protocol of the third Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides.
        31 March 1998.
379. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 1 April 1998.
380. Decision Taken by the Council of the heads of States of the Commonwealth of independent States on       
        Additional Measures for the Conflict Settlement in Abkhazia, Georgia. 28 April 1998.
381. Protocol of the fourth (second special) Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz
        Sides. 22 May 1998.
382. Protocol on Cease-fire, Separation of Armed Formations and Guarantees on Inadmissibility of       Forcible Activities. 25 May 1998.
383. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 27 May 1998.
384. Statement on Results of Meeting Between E. Shevardnadze and L. Chibirov. 20 June 1998.
385. Decree issued by the State Duma of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Normalization of   
        Border and Customs Regimes along the Abkhaz Portion of the Border of the Russian Federation.
       24 June 1998.
386. Resolution of the European Parliament on the situation in Georgia. 17 July 1998.
387. Concluding Statement on the Results of the second Meetings of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides held in
        Geneva from  23 to 25 July 1998.
388. Resolution 1187 (30 July 1998) adopted by the UN Security Council.
389. Protocol of the fifth Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz sides.
        2 September 1998.
390. Protocol of  the Meeting of the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides on issues of stabilization of the situation
        on the line dividing the sides. 24 September 1998..
391. Athens Meeting of the Georgian and Abkhaz sides on Confidence-Building Measures. 18 October 1998.
392. Decree issued by the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Measures to
        Assist with Energy Supply the Economy of the South Ossetia, Georgia. 11 November 1998.
393. Decision of the Oslo OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting  on Georgia. 1 December 1998.
394. Protocol of the sixth special Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides.
        18 December 1998.
395. Protocol on the Meeting of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides. 21 December 1998.

1999
396. Resolution 1225 adopted by the UN Security Council. 28 January 1999.
397. Protocol of the seventh Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides. 11 Fabruary 1999.
398. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 5 March 1999.
399. Protocol # 9 of the session of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 31 March  1999.
400. Annex 2 To Protocol # 9 of  the JCC Session. Decision On Rehabilitation of Economy in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 31 March  1999.
401. Decision taken by the Council of the heads of States of the Commonwealth of Independent States on   
        Further Steps towards the settlement of the Conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia. 2 April 1999.
402. Protocol of the eights  Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides.
        29 April 1999.
403. Statement  of the Parliament of Georgia. 11 May 1999.
404. Istanbul Statement of the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides on Confindence-Building Measures 7-9 June   
        1999.
405. Basic principles for determining the status of Abkhazia within the new State structure of Georgia. 23 July 1999.
406. Protocol # 10 of the session of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 23 July 1999.
407. Annex 1 To Protocol # 10 of  the JCC Session. Decision on the Activities of the JPKF. On Mutual Cooperation of Law Enforcement Organs of the Parties to the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 23 July 1999.
408. Annex 2 to Protocol # 10 of  the JCC Session. Decision of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement on Rehabilitation. 23 July 1999.
409  Annex 3 to the protocol # 10 of the JCC Session. Decision Concerning the Return of Refugees. 23 July 1999.
410 Annex 4 to Protocol # 10 of  the JCC Session. Decision On Participation of Representatives of the European Commission in the Works of the JCC in the Form of Observers During the Discussions about the Economic Issues. 23 July 1999.
411. Annex 5 to Protocol # 10 of the JCC Session. Decision on Indexation and Payment of Deposits to the Population of the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 23 July 1999.
412. Annex  to Protocol # 10 of the JCC Session. Decision on establishment of the workgroup on settlement the problem of land-utilization on contiguous territories in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 23 July 1999.
413. Annex 7 to Protocol # 10 of the JCC Session. Decision on cargo transportation  through itineraries between inhabited localities on the South Ossetian territory. 23 July 1999.
414. Resolution 1250 adopted by the UN Security Council. 30 July 1999.
415. Decree issued by the Government of the Russian Federation on declaring certain earlier Decrees of the
        Government of the Russian Federation no longer valid. 9 September 1999.
416. List of Decrees issued by the Government of the Russian Federation no longer Valid. 9 September 1999.
417. Act on the National Independence of the Republic of Abkhazia. 12 October 1999.
418. Joint Statement of the Russian Federation and Georgia. 17 November 1999.
419. From the Declaration of the OSCE Istanbul Summit. 17-18 November 1999.
420. Decree issued by the Parliament of Georgia on Recognition of the Mandate of the Members of the
        Parliament of Georgia. 20 November 1999.
421. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 24 December 1999.

2000
422. Protocol of the 9th Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides.
       18-19 January 2000.
423. Protocol of the Joint Group (JG) on detection and investigation of the facts of violation of the Moscow
        Agreement of 14 May 1994 and on the politically motivated unlawful activities. 19 January 2003.
424. Statement of the State Commissions of Abkhazia and Georgia on Search for those Persons Missing without Missing. 19 January 2000
425. Resolution 1287 adopted by the UN Security Council. 31 January 2000.
426. Protocol of the Sukhumi Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides  on the Implementation of
        the Protocol of  24 September 1998 and Other Measures Aimed at Stabilization of the Situation in the
        Security zones and Limited Weaponry. 3 February 2000.
427. Protocol of Consultative Meeting of Experts of Georgian and Russian Sides on Introduction of Visa
        Regime between Georgia and the Russian Federation. 20 April 2000.
428 Protocol of the fourth Meeting of Experts' Groups of authorized delegations of the sides within the Framework of the Negotiation Process on a Full Scale Resolution of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 7 July  2000
429.  Protocol of the Gali Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides on the issues of stabilization of
        the situation in the security. 11 July 2000.
430. Protocol of the 10th Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides. 11 July
        2000.
431. Statement of the State Commission of Abkhazia and Georgia on Search for the persons Missing without Trace. 11 July 2000.
432. Resolution 1311 (28 July 2000) adopted by the UN Security Council.
433. Joint Statement of the Forth Session of the working Group I. 20 August 2000.
434. Joint Statement of the Fifth Session of the working Group I. 4 October 2000.
435. Protocol of the Eleventh Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides.
        24 October 2000.
436. The Statement of the Parliament of Georgia on introduction of visa regime between Russia and Georgia.
24 November 2000
437. Order by the Government of the Russian Federation. 30 November 2000
438. Decree issued by the Government of Russian Federation. 30 November 2000.
439. Joint Statement of the Sixth  Session of the working Group I. 13 December   2000.
440. Agreement between the Government of Georgia and the Government of the Russian Federation  on
        Cooperation in Restoration of Economy in the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Zone and Return of
        Refugees. 23 December 2000.

2001
441. Resolution of the European Parliament on the visa regime imposed by the Russian Federation on
        Georgia. 18 January 2001.
442. Protocol of the Twelfth Session of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides.
        23 January 2001.
443. Resolution 1339 adopted by the UN Security Council. 31 January 2001.
444. Declaration of the Parliament of Georgia on the so-colled Local Self-governance Elections to be held on 10th March 2001, Organized by the Sukhumi Separatist Regime. 2 March 2001.
445. Yalta Declaration of the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides. 15-16 March 2001.
446. Appendix to the Programme of Action on Confidence-building between the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides.
        15-16 March 2001.
447. Annex to the Programme of Action on Confidence-building between the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides.   15-16 March 2001.
448 Statement of the Parliament of Georgia  on the planed so called referendum elections of the separatist regime of Tskhinvali on 8 April  200. 30 March 2001.
449. The Constitution (Organ Law) of the Republic of South Ossetia. 8 April 2001.
450. Protocol of the Gali Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides. 16 April 2001.
451. Protocol # 11 meetings of Cochairmen of the JCC for Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 21 April 2001.
452. Annex 1 To Protocol # 11 of the JCC Session. Decision on Activities of the JPKF and Mutual Cooperation of Law Enforcement Organs of the Parties for Fighting with Crime in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 21 April 2001.
453. Annex 2 To Protocol # 11 of the JCC Session. Decision the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 21 April 2001.
454. Annex 3 To Protocol # 11 of  the JCC Session. Decision on the Process of Return of Refugees. 21 April 2001.
455. Annex 4 To Protocol # 11 of the JCC Session. Decision on the Actions to be taken for Improvement of the Activities of the JCC. 21 April 2001.
456. Annex to Protocol # 11 of the  JCC Session. Provision On Special Coordinating Center (the SCC) under the JCC for Mutual Activities of Law Enforcement Organs in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 21 April 2001.
457. Protocol of the Gali Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz Sides. 11 May 2001.
458. Memorandum on the Meeting between L. A. Chibirov and Y. M. Luzhkov. 21 May 2001
459. Law of the Republic of Abkhazia on Enactment of the Basics of the Civil Legislation of the USSR and Republics. 15 June 2001.
460. Protocol # 2 on results of the meeting of Cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 3 July 2001.
461. Annex 1 To Protocol # 2 of  the meeting of  Cochairmen of the JCC. decision on activities of the JPKF. 3 July 2001.
462. Annex 2 To Protocol # 2 of the  meeting of  Cochairmen of the JCC. Decision on measures to be taken for development and realization of inter-state program for mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 3 July 2001.
463. Annex 2 To Protocol # 2 of Session of  Cochairmen of the JCC
Decision of the meeting of Cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement On measures to be taken for development and realization of inter-state program for mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 3 July 2001.
464. Annex 3 To Protocol # 2 of Session of  Cochairmen of the JCC. Decision on Return of Refugees. 3 July 2001.
465. Annex 4 To Protocol # 2 of Session of  Cochairmen of the JCC. Decision on proposals of active chairmanship of the OSCE and the European Commission. 3 July 2001.
466. Joint Statement of the Seventh  Session of the working Group one. 10 July 2001.
467. Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia  on Non-Implementation by the Russian Federation of the Joint
 Statement Adopted at the Istanbul OSCE Summit in 1999. 18 July 2001.
468. Resolution 1364 (31 July 2001) adopted by the UN Security Council.
469 Protocol # 3 of the meeting of Cochairmen of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 2 August 2001.
470. Annex 1 To Protocol # 3 of Session of Cochairmen of the JCC. Decision On activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs of the parties for fight against crime in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 2 August 2001.
471. Annex 2 To Protocol # 3 of Session of Cochairmen of the JCC.  Decision of the meeting of Cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement On measures to be taken for development and realization of inter-state program for mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 2 August 2001.
472. Annex 3 To Protocol # 3 of Session of  Cochairmen of the JCC. Decision on Return of Refugees. 2 August 2001.
473. Annex 4 To Protocol # 3 of Session of  Cochairmen of the JCC. Decision On Proposals of Acting Chairmanship of the OSCE and the European Commission. 2 August 2001.
474. Аnnex  to the Protocol of 14 August 2001. List of Unlawfully Detained People
475. Protocol of the Gali Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides. 14 August 2001.
476. Joint Statement of the Eighth Session of the Working Group One. 11 September 2001.
477. Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia on the situation in the territory of Abkhazia. 11 October 2001
478. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 27 September 2001.
479. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 27 September 2001.
480. Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia Concerning the situation on the territory of Abkhazia. 11October 2001.
481. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia Regarding the Statement of the Duma of the Russian Federation. 12October 2001.
482. Protocol # 4 of the meeting of Cochairmen of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 25 October 2001.
483. Annex 1 To protocol # 4 of session of  Cochairmen of the JCC. Decision on some organizational issues of the process of negotiations on settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and funding thereof.25 October 2001.
484. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 10 November 2001.

2002
485. Protocol of the Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides on the Issue of Stabilization of the Situation in the Zone of Conflict. 17 January 2002.
486. Resolution 1393 (31 January 2002) adopted by the UN Security Council.
487. Protocol of the Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides. 11 February 2002.
488. Protocol #5 meetings of Co-chairmen of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. February 28 – March 1, 2002.
489. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 28 February 2002
490. From the Statement of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Situation in Georgia with regard of military presence of the USA on its territory. 6 March 2002.
491. Protocol of the Meeting between the Minister of Education of Georgia Mr. Al. Kartozia and De-facto
        Minister of Education of Abkhazia Mr. B. Dbar . 11 March 2002.
492. Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia on the situation in Abkhazia. 20 March 2002.
493. Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia on the Unlawful Misappropriation of State Property and
        Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons’ Private Property in Abkhazia. 20 March 2002.
494. Decree issued by the State Duma of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Ever Increasing
        Tension around Abkhazia and South Ossetia. 22 March 2002.
495. Decision  of the Council of the CIS Heads of States on the presence of Collective Peace Keeping Forces in the Conflict zone of Abkhazia, Georgia. 22 March 2002.
496. Protocol of the Meeting between the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides on 29 March 2002 in Sukhumi.
497. Protocol # 6 of the  meeting of the co-Chairmen of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 14-16 May 2002.
498 Annex 1 To Protocol #6 of the Meeting of Co-Chairmen of the JCC. Decision settlement On Arrangements Dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of Signing the Russian-Georgian Agreement on 504. Principles of Peaceful Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict and Starting the Activities of the JPKF. 16 May 2002.
499. Annex 2 to Protocol No 6 of the JCC Co-chairmen meeting. Decision of the co-Chairmen of the Joint Control Commission for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlenment On Interaction in Rehabilitation of Economy in the Georgia-Ossetian Conflict Zone. 16 May 2002.
500. Annex 3 To Protocol #6 of the Meeting of  Co-Chairmen of the JCC Decision settlement on the Status of Return of Refugees. 16 May 2002.
501. Joint Statement by President George W. Bush and President Vladimir V. Putin  on Counterterroris
Cooperation. 24 May 2002.
502. Joint Declaration on New U.S.-Russia Relationship. 24 May 2002.
503. Law of the Russian Federation  on Citizenship of the Russian Federation. 31 May 2002.
504. Protocol # 7 meetings of co-Chairmen of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 5 June 2002.
505. Annex 1 To protocol # 7 of the JCC session. Decision of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement On the arrangements dedicated to the 10th anniversary of signing the Russian-Georgian Agreement on the Principles of Peaceful Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict and starting the JPKF’s activities. 5 June 2002.
506. Annex 2 To Protocol #7 of the JCC Session. Decision of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement On preparation of meetings of Co-Chairmen of the JCC and session of a workgroup on economic issues in Moscow. 5 June 2002.
507. Protocol # 23 of the meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 9 July 2002.
508. Annex 1 To Protocol # 23 Meeting of the Joint Control  Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement Decision on Rehabilitation of Economy in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 9 July 2002.
509. Annex 2 To Protocol #23 Meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. Decision on Draft Russia-Georgia Interstate Project on Return, Development, Integration and Re-Integration of Refugees, IDPs and other Persons Suffered as a Result of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 9 July 2002.
510. Annex 3 To Protocol # 23 Meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. Decision on Regulating a Registration of the JCC Meetings of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. 9 July 2002.
511. Annex 4 to Protocol # 23 Meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. Decision on Proposal of the European Commission. 9 July 2002.
512. Address of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement to the European Commission (EC).  9 July 2002.
513. Protocol of the meeting of the Working Group Three. 25 June 2002.
514. Joint Statement of the Twelfth Session of the Working Group One. 20 July 2002.
515. Resolution 1427 (29 July  2002) adopted by the UN Security Council.
516. Protocol of the Working Group 2 of the Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz sides. 20 July 2002.
517. Protocol # 24 of the meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 30 July 2002.
518. Annex 1 To Protocol # 24 of  the JCC Session Decision on the facts of violation of the management system of the JPKF in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and the measures to be taken for providing efficient functioning thereof. 30 July 2002.
519. Annex 2 To Protocol # 24 of  the JCC Session. Decision on non-sanctioned flight of aircrafts over the territory of the zone under the responsibility of the JPKF. 30 July 2002.
520. Statement On the Facts of Violation of The Management System of the JPKF in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict and the Measures to be Taken for Providing Efficient Functioning Thereof. 30 July 2002.
521. Joint Statement of the Georgian and Abkhaz  Sides.  4 August 2002.
522. Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia on the Fact of Bombing of the Territory of Georgia by the
        Military Forces of the Russian Federation. 26 August 2002.
523. Rezolution of the Parliament of Georgia on the fact of bombing the territory of Georgia by the military forces of the Russian federation. 26 August 2002.
524. Protocol # 25 of the session of  Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 3-4 October 2002.
525. Law of Georgia on changes and amendments to the constitution of Georgia. 10 October 2002.
526. Protocol of the meeting of the Working Group Three. 14 November 2002.

2003
526. Resolution 1462 (2003) adopted by the United Nations Security Council, 30 January 2003
527. Statement of the Parliament of Georgia. 30 January 2003.
528. Protocol # 26 of the session of the  Joint Control Commission for the settlement of Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 9-10 February 2003.
529. Attachment 2 To the Protocol #26 of the JCC of  Decision on the Activities of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces and the Interaction between the Sides’ Law Enforcement Bodies in the Zone of Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 10 February 2003.
530. Attachment 3 To the Protocol #26 of the JCC. Decision on the information of the EC Delegation to Georgia about the EC plans for the year 2003 on implementation of rehabilitation projects in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 10 February 2003.
531. Attachment 4  To the Protocol #26 of the JCC. Decision on the implementation of recommendations of the VIII Meeting of the Sides’ Plenipotentiary Delegations Expert Groups within the frames of the negotiation process for the full-scale settlement of Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 10 February 2003.
532. Attachment 5 To the Protocol # 26 of the JCC. Decision  of the  Joint Control Commission for the settlement of Georgian-Ossetian conflict On some organizational issues of the negotiation process on the settlement of Georgian-Ossetian conflict and their financial provision. 10 February 2003.
533. Concluding Statement  on the meetings between Mr. Vladimir Putin-President of the Russian Federation and Mr. Eduard Shevardnadze-President of Georgia. 6-7 March 2003.
534. The principles for division of competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi (Boden Document). March 2003
535. Protocol # 27 meetings of Cochairmen of the JCC for Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 14-16 May 2003.
536. Annex 1 To Protocol # 27 of  the JCC Session. Decision the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement on Actions To Be Taken For Realization Of The Agreement Between The Governments Of Russian Federation And Georgia On Mutual Cooperation And Rehabilitation Of Economy In The Zone Of The Georgian-Ossetian Conflict And Return Of Refuges Dated. 23 December  2000.
537. Annex 2 To Protocol # 27 of the JCC Session. Decision On Realization of the Rehabilitation of the EC Program. 14-16 May 2003.
538. Annex 3 To Protocol # 27 of the JCC Session. Decision the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement On activities of the JPKF and Mutual Cooperation of Law Enforcement Organs in the Zone of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict. 14-16 May 2003.
539. Minutes of the meeting on the issues of rehabilitation of the electroenergetic objects Enguri Power Station. 16 May 2003.
540. Protocol #28 meetings of Cochairmen of the JCC for Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 23-26 June 2003.
541. Annex 1 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session. Decision on the draft inter-state Russian-Georgian program on return, accommodation, integration and reintegration of refugees, IDPs and other persons suffered as a result of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and actions for rehabilitation of economy in the regions of return. 23-26 June 2003.
542. Annex 2 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session. Decision on actions to be taken for realization of the Agreement between the Government of Russian Federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000.
23-26 June 2003.
543. Annex 3 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session. Decision on implementation off the decision of the JCC (Annex 2 to Protocol #27 dated May 14-16 of 2003 in Gori) “on Realization of the Rehabilitation Program of the European Commission”. 23-26 June 2003.
544. Annex 4 To Protocol # 28 of the JCC Session. Decision on fulfillment of article 4 of the Agreement between the Government of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2000, and article 12.2. of the Protocol 4 of the session of the Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000. 23-26 June 2003.
545. Annex 5 To Protocol # 28 of  the JCC Session. Decision on some organizational issues of the process of negotiations for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and its funding. 23-26 June 2003.
546. Protocol # 29 meetings of Cochairmen of the JCC for Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. July 14-15 2003.
547. Resolution 1494 (2003) adopted by the United Nations Security Council, on 30 July 2003
548. Resolution of the Parliament of Georgia on the remedies of ensuring the implementation of Chapter VII of the UN Charter. July 16 2003.
549. Statement of the Council of the Heads of States of the Commonwealth of Independent States. 19 September 2003.
550. Protocol of the meeting of co-Chairmen of the JCC for Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. October 2 2003.
551. Gali Protocol  of 8 October 2003 on reducing the tension and improving the mechanisms for security in the conflict zone. 8 October 2003.

2004
552. Protocol on the implementation of the third EC funded rehabilitation Program in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 2004 January 30.
553. Protocol of the Gali meeting on security matters . 19 January 2004.
554. Resolution 1524 (2004) adopted by the UN Security Council. 30 January 2004.
555. Protocol # 30 meetings of Co-chairmen of The JCC for Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 16 April  2004.
556. Annex 1 To Protocol # 30 of  the JCC Session. Provision on Information Bulletin of joint Control Commission for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. 16 April  2004.
557. Statement of Cochairmen of the JCC for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. 16 April  2004.
558. Government of Georgia on Realization of the Agreement  between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on Mutual Cooperation in Rehabilitation of Economy in the Zone of Conflict and return of Refugees. 16 April  2004.
559. Government of Russian Federation. On Realization of the Agreement  between the Governments of Russian Federation and Georgia on Mutual Cooperation in Rehabilitation of Economy in the Zone of Conflict and return of Refugees. 16 April  2004.
560. Statement  of  Parliament of Georgia. 4 June 2004
561. Resolution 1554 (2004) adopted by the United Nations Security Council. 29 July 2004.
562. Statement of the State Duma of Federal Assembly of Russian Federation on the Situation in the Caucasus. 5 August 2004.
563. Memorandum of understanding on the third European Commission funded rehabilitation  program in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 16 September 2004.
564 Statement on the Results of the Meeting of Z. Zhvania and E. Kokoiti. 5 November 2004.
565. Protocol the 7-th meeting of Experts’ Group of authorized delegations of the sides within the negotiation process on full-scale settlement of Georgian-Ossetian conflict. 4 October 2004.
566. Protocol # 40 of the Meeting of Co-chairmen of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 19-20 November 2004.
567. Annex to Protocol # 40 of the JCC provision on meetings of authorized Co-chairmen of the JCC. 19-20 November 2004.
568 Protocol # 40 of the Meeting of Co-chairmen of Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 19-20 November 2004.
569. Protocol # 41 of the Meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian conflict settlement. 22-23 December 2004.
570. Annex 1 to Protocol # 41 of the JCC. Statement of Co-chairmen of the JCC for the Georgian Ossetian conflict settlement. 23 December 2004.

2005
571. Protocol on commitments. 24 January 2005.
572. Resolution 1582 (2005) adopted by the UN Security Council. 28 January 2005
573 Protocol # 42  of the Meeting of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflcit Settlement. 16-17 March 2005
574. Annex to Protocol # 42 of the meeting of the JCC Co-chairs  Decesion On Realization of Previous Decision of the Joint Control Commission on Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement and on Furthering of the Process of  Regulation. 16-17 March 2005.
575. Protocol of the high level Meeting in Gali on Security Issues, 12 May 2005
576. Protocol # 43 of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Co-chairs of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. 30-31 May 2005
577. Annex #2 to the Protocol # 43 of the JCC meeting  Decesion on the Activity of the JPKF in the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Zone and on the Interaction of the Law Enforcement Agencies of the Sides. 30-31 May 2005.
578.  Protocol # 44 Of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Co-chairs of the Joint Control Commission (JCC) for the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict Settlement. 22-23 June 2005
579. Annex # 1 to the JCC Protocol. cProtocol on the Results of the Meeting of the Heads of Law Enforcement Organs of the Sides. 22-23 June 2005
580.  Resolution on the Situation in Abkhazia, Georgi. 1-5 July 2005
581. Resolution 1615 (2005) adopted by the UN Security Council. 29 July 2005.
582. Resolution Of the Parliament of Georgia Regarding the Current Situation in the Conflict October 11, 2005
583. The Georgian-South Ossetian Peace Plan, Developed by the Government of Georgia. 8 November 2005
584. Senate Resolution 344 Expressing Support for the Government of Georgia’s South Ossetian Peace Plan and the Successful and Peaceful Reintegration of the Region into Georgia. December 21, 2005
585. Resolution 1656 (2006) adopted by the United Nations Security Council. 31 January 2006
586. Resolution Of The Parliament of Georgia on the Current Situation in the Former Autonomous District of South Ossetia and Ongoing Peace Process. 15 February 2006.