"UNITED NATIONS OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA - UNOMIG"

Diplomats working on improving stability and security in the Georgia region following last August's war in South Ossetia agree to set up a system aimed at preventing security incidents. UNTV

Following the Security Council's unanimous approval for a four-month extension of the mission in Georgia, Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin tells journalists he is pleased that the settlement of the crises in the Caucuses is continuing in accordance with the ceasefire agreement between Russia and France. UNTV

The UN Security Council holds an open meeting on Georgia. UNTV

The UN Security Council meets to consider a new draft resolution on the situation in Georgia. UNTV

Commenting on Russia's move to formalize direct cooperation with Abkhazia, Georgian Ambassador Irakli Alasania says that Russia has "crossed a red line, and completely discredited itself as a 'facilitator' of the conflict settlement." UNTV

Urging both parties in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict to act to reduce renewed tensions in the region, the Security Council extends the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia and calls on both parties to follow up on dialogue initiatives. UNTV

The UN Observer Mission in Georgia

The conflict in Abkhazia, in northwestern Georgia, has killed tens of thousands of inhabitants. A small UN peace-keeping force, together with a bigger contingent from the Commonwealth of Independent States

Security Council calls on parties to intensify search for peaceful solutions in Georgia at the 3774th meeting.

Briefing by Juan Carlos Brandt, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.