Syria's decision to recognize the unrecognized "republics" "Abkhazia" and "South Ossetia" violates international law. This is stated in the statement of the representative of the EU foreign policy service, posted on the website of the agency.
"The decision of the Syrian regime to establish diplomatic relations with the Georgian separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia violates international law and the principle of territorial integrity, as defined in the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council," the statement said..
It is emphasized that the European Union supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders.