Georgia moves ahead, but consequences of war remain to be dealt with

Commentary by the foreign minister of Georgia Grigol Vashadze in August 2012 on the situation of Georgia four years after the war with Russia.

In his commentary Mr Vashadze said that at present 'Georgia stands strong in asserting its identity as a liberal, democratic state, its economy is surging ahead and the government is working hard to take care of people displaced during the conflict'.

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EUObserver, 10.8.12: Georgia to EU: Putin is more 'dangerous' than you think http://euobserver.com/foreign/117209

ICG: Europe Briefing, No.65, 08.08.11: Georgia-Russia: Learn to Live Like Neighbours http://www.europeansources.info/record/georgia-russia-learn-to-live-like-neighbours/

ESO: Background information: Georgia: Securing a Stable Future http://www.europeansources.info/record/georgia-securing-a-stable-future/

RIA Novosti, 10.8.12: Medvedev Surprised at Georgia Reaction to Tskhinvali Trip http://www.en.rian.ru/world/20120810/175127520.html

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