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أمريكاني: مواضيع لإثارة أهتمامكم حول الثقافة و البيئة و المجتمع المدني و ريادة الأعمال بـ"نكهة أمريكانية
14 October 2008
Taken Question on Separatist Representatives at Geneva Talks
U.S. has no arrangements to meet with Abkhazia, South Ossetia delegates
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
October 14, 2008
QUESTION TAKEN AT THE OCTOBER 14 DAILY PRESS BRIEFING
Georgia: Separatist Representatives at Geneva Talks
Question: Will South Ossetian and Abkhazian delegations attend the talks in Geneva? What is our reaction to the attendance of delegations representing those regions? Will we meet separately with them?
Answer: We understand representatives of the de facto leaders of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia may be present in Geneva and may take part in informal discussions outside the plenary. The U.S. does not plan to meet separately with them.
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