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Recognition of an Independent Kosovo

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Varsity

Georgia agrees with Russia, El Salvador and Sri Lanka.

This move sets a precedent that Georgia finds unacceptable.
Georgia steadfastly refused to recognize an independent Kosovo at this time.

We urge all partied involved to show restraint on this matter.

Kosovo has as much right to independence as Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia, to name but a few. Serbia and Russia, among others, have no right to bully Kosovo into a geographical union it obviously does not covet and the benefits to its people stemming from independence are significant.

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Varsity

Georgia takes the stance that Kosovo is nothing but a province of Serbia.

Georgia does not recognizes the right of a group to declare themselves about both the law and above the democratic systems available to them.

Georgia believes this sets a dangerous precedent and asks other nations how they would react should the Province of Helmand, or the State of Mississippi should take such action. (rhetorical question)

Above all however, Georgia wishes to stresses restraint from all parties involved.

Reply 22

Thirucumaran

SL will not tolerate such nonsense of declaring independence on countries without proper thought.................I think that the countries against should do something about this........what do u guys suggest?

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Thirucumaran

Georgia would support any move that opens beneficial dialog between Serbia and its territories.

Georgia stresses its commitment to finding non violent means of solving this dispute, and would like to express regret and disappointment regarding the recent violence at the Kosovan boarder. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7252874.stm)

Georgia hopes this is an isolated incident and would like to praise the work done by all those involved in K-For.

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Captain Biggles

Should any country move towards military action, Afghanistan urges countries in support of independence for Kosovo to consider SC resolutions to bring a stop to it. Afghanistan now knows what it is like living in a democracy where the local people choose the path we take - we wish this on the people of Kosovo so they may make decisions relative to how they wish to progress, not Serbia's National Assembly.

Kosovo shall remain as an independent state until Kosovo decides otherwise.

Reply 25

The Edwinnator

Captain Biggles

While the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, having recognized Kosovo as a fully fledged and independent member of the international community, wholly agrees with the Hon. Delegate for Afghanistan, the European Union's stance on the issue still remains- this is a matter for individual member states within the EU to decide upon. However, we expect deployment of the EU's stabilization force to go ahead regardless, and Slovenia sincerely hopes that over time both Russia, Serbia and its allies will come to terms with what is a reality.

Reply 26

Ten Green Bottles

The French Delegate was lucky enough to be in New York when citizens of Kosovo were demonstrating their thanks to the USA for their peace making movements. It was a truly inspiring sight and France can only hope that such a result can be pulled out of the War in Iraq, despite it looking increasingly unlikely.

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Captain Biggles

The Edwinnator

this is a matter for individual member states within the EU to decide upon.

Surely whether or not individual states recognise Kosovo as their equal is down to the decision-making process within each state. The EU has powers with regards multilateral decision-making, rather than deciding the fate of a single state surely? :s-smilie:

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Varsity

Georgia would like to express disappointment in the comments made by the Russian foreign minister (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7254686.stm) and reaffirm our commitment and support of the UN peace keeping mission in Kosovo.

Georgia believes that such comments will only hamper efforts to reach a diplomatic and above all none violent resolution to this issue, and urgues restraint from all nations.

Reply 29

Captain Biggles

After being made aware of the comments made by Russia and the state of Kosovo at this current time, Afghanistan countries to support the people of the country at this stressful, and unfortunately violent, time. We should not have to witness a violent response from Serbs in and around Kosovo and this delegate hopes the perpetrators are dealt with harshly.

Reply 30

lodzinski

Russia also supports the serbian view that Kosovo is in fact Serbian territory, and that it should remain this way. Russia of course wants to see peace in this region, but believes that allowing independence to kosovo is not the way forward, and could ignite a balkan powder keg.

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Varsity

Whilst Georgia broadly supports Russia’s stance, and believes Kosovo should remain part of a united Serbia, Georgia also calls for consistency from all nations when dealing with such matters.

Georgia finds it unacceptable that some counties are disapproving of the situation in Kosovo, yet support the same actions in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Georgia feels this sends a mixed message and confuses all involved. Georgia hopes all countries, and in particular the Russian delegation, will form a consistent and united front on such matters.

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Captain Biggles

lodzinski

Russia of course wants to see peace in this region, but believes that allowing independence to kosovo is not the way forward, and could ignite a balkan powder keg.

Independence for Kosovo is what the people of Kosovo want. Standing in the way of this will no doubt incite a violent reaction from its populace and peace will be a long way off. Why can we not allow peace and prosperity for the Kosovars now than bring a stop to its revolution and postpone an end to this issue? :confused:

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Captain Biggles

Georgia takes the position that in a democratic state, it is the will of the people as a whole, not one small geographical/political or ethnic group to decide domestic policy.

It is the will of the vast majority of the Serbian people that Kosovo remains part of Serbia. As suck, Georgia finds any move from Kosovo to declare independence, undemocratic.

Decisions must be made on a national level, it is unacceptable for groups to decide the law does not apply to them.

Reply 34

lodzinski

Captain Biggles

I fear a violent reaction from the serbs, combined with the precedent set for rebels such as the south ossetian dissidents, would compromise long term stability far more than keeping kosovo as a territory of serbia.

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Captain Biggles

Varsity

Georgia takes the position that in a democratic state, it is the will of the people as a whole, not one small geographical/political or ethnic group to decide domestic policy.

Of over 2 million people living in Kosovo, 90% of them are Albanians who I believe are for independence, with just 5% of the population Serbians. If 90% of a 2 million-plus population want independence and can survive independently, Afghanistan believes they are entitled to.

What reasons do you have for keeping Kosovo within Serbia?

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Varsity

Georgia Georgia believes that everyone has the right to voice their opinions. In allowing Kosovo to become a sovereign nation, the international community is suggesting that a Kosovan vote is more important that a Serbian one. Georgia urges all counties to consider the implications such a precedent would set.

Does the delegate from Afghanistan believe that each village, community or tribe within his new democracy can ignore the will of the majority? If they disagree do they then have the right to remove themselves from your governance?
Should Paris be able to ignore all laws laid down by the French government? Or New York declare independence from Washington should its people not agree with a policy, a law or ideal?
This is of course preposterous; however this is exactly what has happened in Kosovo.

Democracy is built on communication, and the idea that the will of the many outweigh the will of the few. Kosovo is a province of Serbia, and whist its people have a voice, that voice has to be taken into account with the will of everyone else within that Sovereign, and democratic nation

Georgia does not believe that a vote from a person in Kosovo is any more important than a vote from a citizen in Belgrade or any other part of Serbia. As such we find the move in Kosovo anti democratic, and with the ideal of Democracy being our guiding light we cannot support the independence of Kosovo, or recognize it as a sovereign nation.

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ukebert

How then does Georgia justify it's two declarations of independence?

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ukebert

How then does Georgia justify it's two declarations of independence?

Our leaving the Soviet Union, a thoroughly undemocratic, oppressive and vindictive ‘Union’ is far different that the situation under discussion.

Whilst we realize the sensitivities of the subject, our greatest fear in Kosovo is the creation of a new nation, and the effect this may have on the minorities there.

Working with in framework of a united Serbia, and with UN assistance, there is far less chance of violence against minorities.