Georgia, Tbilisi, Dec. 10 / Trend N. Kirtskhalia /
The U.S. Senate's draft resolution means that the United States will conclusively adopt the term "occupation" in regards to Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Georgian Parliamentary Speaker David Bakradze said today.
In an interview with media, he said the draft resolution will ensure that the United States continues to use the term "occupation" when referring to the Georgian conflict zones.
"The United States acted the same toward the Baltic States," he said. "The decision was made not to recognize the Baltic countries in the Soviet Union. This means that the occupied territories will never be recognized in political or legal terms. This is a guarantee at the highest level that the U.S. policy and position will focus on Georgia's de-occupation."
He also expressed confidence that the Senate and Congress will adopt the resolution.
The draft resolution covers vital issues such as territorial integrity, de-occupation and ethnic cleansing, Georgian Acting Ambassador to the United States and Canada Batu Kutelia said.
The senators call for Russia to fulfill the ceasefire agreement, to de-occupy Georgia and to promote the return of IDPs. It also recognizes Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Military actions were launched in the unrecognized republic of South Ossetia in August 2008. Georgian troops entered Tskhinvali, the capital of South Ossetia and later Russian troops occupied the city and drove the Georgian military back to Georgia. Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia on Aug. 26 and established diplomatic relations with them on Sept. 9, 2008.