March 13, 2008 - 13:26 AMT
Unrecognized republics' joint statement to be read at RF Duma session
A joint statement by unrecognized republics will be read at today's Russian State Duma session.

Leaders of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transdnistria will confirm adherence to peaceful resolution of conflicts.

"The document contains exact proposals on settlement of the conflicts, what inspires hope for continuation of talks. We will make it public and wait for reaction of Moscow, Tbilisi and Kishinev," Abkhazian President Eduard Kokoyty said, InAPro reports.

The RF State Duma will not take any decision today. "Russia leans on the international law. We recognize the territorial integrity of Georgia and will not change our position. Abkhazia and South Ossetia are parts of Georgia," said Leodin Slutsky, first deputy chair of Duma committee on international affairs.

Recognition of Nagorno Karabakh's independence will not be discussed.