Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on the release of detainees

GENEVA, 11 March 2016 - The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions greatly welcome the simultaneous release of detainees from Tbilisi, Sukhumi and Tskhinvali as a significant humanitarian act.

Coming to a mutual understanding about the release of detainees opens good prospects for further engagement.

The Co-Chairs praise this gesture and call upon all participants in the Geneva International Discussions to continue applying similar pragmatic and result-oriented approach to all issues on the agenda.