Ministar savjetnik RH pri Ujedinjenim narodima Vice Skracic održao je govor na raspravi Vijeca sigurnosti UN-a u svezi situacije u Gruziji/Južnoj Osetiji (1. rasprava)
My delegation would like to join others who have expressed their grave concerns about the latest developments in Georgia, especially with regard to the current heightened tensions and the reported fighting and exchange of heavy fire between Georgian armed forces and the forces of Georgian region of South Ossetia, near the area of Tskhinvali.
We note that a number of casualties have been reported on both sides, and in this regard welcomed Georgian President Saakashvili's call for the bloodshed to end. Croatia believes that the sides should promptly invest credible efforts to reduce tensions, including with an immediate ceasefire, so as to remove the danger of further escalations.
Croatia urges all sides to refrain from any further acts of provocation and would welcome an immediate resumption of negotiations.
My delegation is also concerned with reports of volunteers coming from the other conflict areas of Georgia, which could have a destabilizing effect and could signal a widening of the conflict.
Croatia would like to use this opportunity to reiterate once again its support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, as confirmed in relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1808 [2008].
Finally, Mr. President, Croatia takes note of President Saakashvili's repeated offer as contained in his letter circulated to the Security Council of 8 August 2008, in support of his peace plan from 3 years ago that contains near unrestricted autonomy and local governance for the area of South Ossetia and would welcome a return to peaceful negotiations within this framework.
Thank you, Mr. President.
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