PROTOCOL #29 MEETINGS OF COCHAIRMEN OF THE JCC FOR GEORGIAN-OSSETIAN CONFLICT SETTLEMENT

July 14-15, 2003, Tskhinvali

Chaired by: B. Chochiev - Head of the South Ossetian Part of the JCC, Minister of Special Tasks of North Ossetia

Agenda:

1. On implementation of the Decisions #27 and #28 of the JCC on Activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict

2. On the bulletin of the JCC.

3. On some statements incorporating biased assessment of the activities of the JCC.

4. Information of Russian and Georgian parties on the decision of the JCC of July 23-26, 2003 on implementation of article 4 of the agreement between the Governments of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2003 and paragraph 12.2. of Protocol 4 of the session of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000.

5. Information of the Georgian party on the process of implementation of the decision #23 of the JCC dated July 9, 2002 on resolution of problems of return to the development program of UN 100,000 US Dollars intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict.

6. Miscellaneous.

Resolved:

1. On implementation of the Decisions #27 and #28 of the JCC on Activities of the JPKF and mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.

(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov, Tibilov, Nabzdorov)

1.1. The parties paid attention to the importance of improving mutual cooperation of law enforcement organs of the parties, establishing closer contacts between them and coordinating their efforts for fight against crime.

The Georgian party shall complete studying the proposal of North Ossetian party on inclusion of representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Ossetia-Alania in the JCC.

The workgroup, within the period of ten days, shall carry out consultations for the purpose of developing proposals on “Thursday” meetings.

2. on the bulletin of the JCC

(Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Mayorov, Tibilov, Kochiev)

2.1 With regard to achievement of final agreements on the provision on the information bulletin of the JCC, assign the workgroup, prior to September 20, 2003, resolve all organization and technical issues related to the beginning of  publication of the bulletin, and present the stated provision to the Commission for approval.

3. On some statements incorporating biased assessment of the activities of the JCC.

(Kochiev, Machavariani, Kusov, Chochiev, Chapidze, Mayorov)

3.1. The parties of the JCC indicate unacceptability of the statements of some organs incorporating biased assessments about the role of the JCC in the settlement of the conflict and unfounded information on the process of negotiations. Such statements cause bewilderment, especially when they are made when there is some progress and some compromising decisions of the parties on various aspects of the conflict settlement.

The parties to the JCC appeal the representatives of various organizations to prevent distribution of unfounded information directed towards discrediting the work of the JCC, undermining of its authority and its decisive role in the settlement of the Georgina-Ossetian conflict.

4. Information of Russian and Georgian parties on the decision of the JCC of July 23-26, 2003 on implementation of article 4 of the agreement between the Governments of Russian federation and Georgia on mutual cooperation in rehabilitation of economy in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict and return of refugees dated December 23, 2003 and paragraph 12.2. of Protocol 4 of the session of Russian-Georgian Commission on the issues of economic cooperation dated December 23, 2000.

(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)

4.1. Take into account the information of Russian and Georgian parts of the JCC on the performed fork with regard the stated issue.

5. On information of the Georgian party on the process of implementation of the decision #23 of the JCC dated July 9, 2002 on resolution of problems of return to the development program of UN 100,000 US Dollars intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict

(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)

5.1 Assign the cochairman of the JCC from the Georgian side, prior to August 1, 2003, consider UN in respective instances (organs)the issue of return of 100,000 US Dollars to the program intended for funding the rehabilitation projects in the zone of conflict.

6. Miscellaneous.

(Machavariani, Chochiev, Kusov, Mayorov)

6.1 Take into account the statement of the head of the South Ossetian part of the JCC on concern of South Ossetian party about existence of subdivisions of Georgian armed forces in Georgian contingent of the JPKF in the zone of conflict which had been trained by foreign trainers (inspectors).

Take into account the statement of  the head of Georgian part of the JCC on the fact that the rotation that took place in the Georgian battalion of the JPKF was carried out in accordance with the provision on main principles of activities of military contingents and groups of military observers intended for normalization of situation in the zone of Georgian-Ossetian conflict, and the fact that this subdivision will continue actions within the mandate of the JPKF in future too.

6.2 South Ossetian party expressed its concern about the fact that within recent period of time facts of illegal cuttings of water pipelined of Edisi-Tskhinvali became very frequent. This water pipeline goes through the village Kemerta-Tamarasheni.. In this regard, assign the Georgian side to study this issue and, if needed, take respective actions for prevention of illegal cuttings of water pipelines. It was also noted that it is necessary to regulate the Tiriponi channel.

The parties deeply appreciated the efforts of South Ossetian regarding their hospitality and creation of favorable conditions for carrying out the session.

B. Chochiev, Chairman of the Session, Head of South Ossetian Part of the JCC

(Archive of the Staff of the State Minister of Georgia for Conflict Resolution Issues/in Russian)