Pope Francis has called for nations of the world to respect
international law and the sovereign rights of other countries – during a trip
to Georgia where Russian troops are currently based in two pro-Moscow breakaway
provinces.
The Pope was careful to not cause offence to the Russian
Orthodox Church which normally has warm ties with the Vatican.
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Speaking at a welcoming ceremony, Pope Francis made clear
references to the situation in Georgia.
“[States] can never lay aside respect for the sovereign
rights of every country within the framework of international law,” he said,
Reuters reported.
Giorgi Margvelashvili, the Georgian president, responded by
saying there was a strong desire for everyone to live together peacefully.
"But this mission cannot be accomplished in the light
of violations of the rights of civilians and the territory being occupied by a
neighbouring country," Mr Margvelashvili said.
Georgia became independent in 1991 and fought a short war
with Russia in 2008.
Georgia has accused Russia of practicing "creeping
occupation" but the superpower considers the contested areas of Abkhazia
and South Ossetia to be independent states.
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