By DemocracyRules
h/t Ukraine news
[28.08.2008 15:50] The Shanghai Co-operation Organization is comprised of Russia, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The latter four are ex-Soviet states.
Here is what they said about Russia and Georgia (via Xinhua News):
ON USE OF FORCE
"The leaders agreed that any attempt to solve problems by merely resorting to force could not work and would only hinder a comprehensive settlement of local conflicts, the declaration said.
A comprehensive solution to existing problems can be found only by taking into account the interests of all parties involved and including them all in the negotiation process rather than isolating any of them...
Any attempt to strengthen a country's own security at the expense of that of others is detrimental to maintaining global security and stability...
On the issue of South Ossetia, the SCO members expressed their deep concerns over the tension triggered by the South Ossetia conflict, and called on relevant parties to solve existing problems peacefully through dialogue, strive for reconciliation and push for negotiations...
The SCO states welcome the adoption in Moscow on August 12 of six principles of settling the conflict in South Ossetia and support Russia`s active role in contributing to peace and co-operation in the region."
The six-point cease-fire deal was signed by both Russia and Georgia. Russia has already broken the agreement by continuing to occupy substantial parts of Georgia.
On Monday Russia recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states.
No country has explicitly supported the Russian invasion.
Pro Patria
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