The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia announced that the government of Nauru has formally severed diplomatic relations with Georgia's occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia). Georgian officials welcomed the move, emphasizing that adherence to international law remains the cornerstone of sound international relations.
According to statement details provided by Georgian diplomats, Nauru's executive Cabinet reached the official decision on July 21 to terminate bilateral ties with de facto authorities in Sokhumi and Tskhinvali.
Background on Diplomatic Recognition
The Pacific island nation of Nauru originally established diplomatic relations with the breakaway territories in 2009. Following Russia's recognition of the regions in 2008, a small group of states—including Nauru, Syria, Venezuela, and Nicaragua—followed suit.
Pacific neighbors Vanuatu and Tuvalu had also previously recognized the occupied territories, but later withdrew their recognition in 2013 and 2014, establishing formal diplomatic relations with Tbilisi instead.
Tbilisi Expresses Readiness for Bilateral Relations
In response to Nauru's Cabinet decision, Georgian foreign policy officials stated that respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity strengthens global stability. Georgia confirmed its readiness to establish diplomatic ties with Nauru in the near future.
De facto authorities in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali have not issued formal public statements regarding the termination of diplomatic channels.
