Irakli Kobakhidze has once again raised the issue of Georgia's territorial integrity, stating that "with a consistent policy and patience, any goal can be achieved," including the restoration of control over the self-proclaimed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Valeri Chechelashvili, Head of Geopolitical Studies at the Centre for Strategic Analysis, commented on the resumption of air travel between Russia and Abkhazia.