Envoy reports 'quantum leap' in Russia-Georgia talks

[inanna]

Source: LA Times

Mediators succeeded Wednesday in getting direct talks going between Russia and Georgia, pressing the two neighbors to resolve security and refugee issues from their August war.

Johan Verbeke, special U.N. envoy for Georgia, said the sides had agreed on methods to demarcate borders and had begun work on security issues and the return of refugees.

"I'd call this a quantum leap," Verbeke said. "All of the delegations did speak, all of the delegations listened."

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In all, eight parties met privately at the U.N.'s European headquarters here Wednesday and agreed to meet again next month, European Union representative Pierre Morel said.



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[CreekDog]

1. but i thought they stopped doing those

[Sebastian Doyle]

2. Good to know that Sam & Al are on the case

[Swagman]

3. you mean diplomacy works ??? someone tell the White House