And so the international fear mongering and finger pointing begins in full earnest. Remember, through all of the bluster, who exactly it was that cast the first stone... and who set it all up to happen and why. GOD: Gold, Oil and Drugs.
Liberal.ca :: Media Releases
Liberal.ca :: Media Releases
Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Bob Rae today urged the Conservative government to open a Canadian embassy in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi and establish a greater Canadian diplomatic presence in the region.
“Russia's invasion of Georgia clearly demonstrates the strategic importance of the region,” Mr. Rae said on the eve of an emergency NATO meeting of foreign ministers. “We need to make it clear, both to the countries of the region and to Russia, that we take their sovereignty and independence seriously, and that we deeply support their quest for international respect.”
Mr. Rae also urged the Conservative government to make a strong case for a united NATO response to Russia’s aggression in Georgia.
“If Russia is able to get away with this invasion and destruction of life and property with impunity, none of the small republics in the region is safe. The answer to the concerns of people living in South Ossetia or any other community is not a Russian invasion. It is the application of international law,” Mr. Rae said.
He also urged the Conservative government to assist in the humanitarian effort that will be necessary. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people are now homeless, and the Red Cross and other agencies are mobilizing to help the Georgian people cope with the impact of the conflict.
