58th IPRM meeting takes place in Ergneti

On 23 September 2015, the 58th meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti, co-facilitated by Kęstutis Jankauskas, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Ambassador Angelo Gnaedinger, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus.

The security situation was assessed as stable, and specific incidents along the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) were discussed.

Constructive discussions were held especially regarding access to land for local farmers; it was agreed to keep this issue under review. Participants committed to increase vigilance and to intensify the exchange of relevant information in relation to wildfires on both sides of the ABL.

Participants discussed the latest information on several cases of forensic expertise being conducted; and anticipated the early exchange of relevant documentation.

In order to respond to the concerns of the local population, participants promised to provide timely additional information on military exercises.

The next IPRM meeting will take place on 29th October.