TBILISI, March 20 – RIA Novosti. The European Union is not recognized and not recognized the independence of Abkhazia, but is willing to work with its leadership in order to resolve conflict, said EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby at a meeting with the head of the Georgian Parliament David Bakradze.

In late August 2008 Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia after a night of 8 August 2008 Georgian troops attacked South Ossetia, which, like Abkhazia, since the early 90-ies of the last century, sought to recognize the independence of Georgia, and destroyed part of its capital, Tskhinvali. Russia defending South Ossetia, many of whom have taken Russian citizenship, put troops into the republic, and after five days of fighting replaced the Georgian military from the region. Abkhazia, meanwhile, regained control over the whole territory of the republic, replacing the Georgian troops from the upper Kodori valley.

As reported by the press service of the highest legislative body of Georgia, during the meeting they discussed the Russian-Georgian relations, the internal political situation in Georgia and the situation in the conflict zone in Abkhazia.

the EU has not recognized and not recognized the independence of Abkhazia, – quotes words Semneby does not meet the press-service of Parliament. At the same time, he noted that the EU must continue its relationship with the de facto leadership of Abkhazia, as it could eventually help resolve the conflict.

the EU Special Representative for South Caucasus, said that during the his visit to Sukhumi on 18 March he shared with the representatives of the de facto leadership position with the EU on major issues.

March 19 Semneby Gallic in the area met with the local community and NGO representatives.

The situation in Gali has become more complicated after the August events. Particular problems arose from the population after the cessation of movement on the Inguri bridge. really serious problems and need to resolve them, – Semneby told journalists in Tbilisi, commenting on the visit.