Mikhail Saakashvili,
Georgia´s President in
The tensions between Georgia and Russia no longer top the news scene like they did last summer, having given way to the drama surrounding the international financial crisis. But for the Georgians, the conflict remains very much at the top of their agenda.
Saakashvili brought his message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, who wasn't willing to place blame himself.
"There is disagreement about what happened in August, and there have been serious accusations made from both sides," Stoltenberg said. "Therefore we need an independent, international investigation."
Stoltenberg said he was glad Saakashvili was positive about such an investigation. "If it results in findings that there has been a serious violation, this will of course be a case for an international court," he said.
Georgia launched a major attack on South Ossetia, which has tried to break out of the republic with assistance from Russia. Saakashvili claims an international investigation will reveal that the war was "a clear case of aggression by a large country."
Stoltenberg welcomed the Georgian leader to Oslo. Saakashvili was also meeting King Harald at the palace.
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