Nauru has cut diplomatic ties with Georgia’s Russia-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said on July 29, welcoming the move. It remains unclear whether the small Pacific island nation has also withdrawn its recognition of the regions.
According to the Georgian Foreign Ministry, Nauru’s Cabinet, the country’s executive body, decided on July 21 to terminate diplomatic relations with Sokhumi and Tskhinvali. De facto authorities in the occupied regions have yet to comment.
“The decision once again confirms that respect for and adherence to the norms of international law constitute the foundation of sound international relations,” the Georgian Foreign Ministry said, adding that Georgia is ready to establish diplomatic relations with Nauru.
Nauru recognized Georgia’s Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions by establishing diplomatic relations with them in 2009. It has been among five countries that recognized their independence, alongside Russia, Syria, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Vanuatu and Tuvalu also previously recognized the occupied regions but withdrew their recognition in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
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