Czech republic reiterates support for Georgia's territorial integrity

The Czech republic reiterated its support for Georgia's territorial integrity in reaction to Russia's recognition of two Georgian pro-Russian regions, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as independent states, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Czech Republic considered the recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states an "attack on Georgia's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity," the ministry said.
Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said after a meeting with President Vaclav Klaus on Tuesday that he disagreed with Russia's recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states.
The Czech government of Prime Minister Topolanek has backed Georgia in the recent conflict over South Ossetia. Last week it condemned the Russian operation in Georgia and supported Georgian elected officials.
Topolanek said that the Czech Republic supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia, including South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
However, President Vaclav Klaus said it was Georgia that was responsible for the Russia-Georgia conflict.

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