Protocol of the Meeting of Representatives of the Parties on the Implementation of the Agreement on Principles of Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict

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Country/entity
Georgia
Russia
Ossetia
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Protocol of the Meeting of Representatives of the Parties on the Implementation of the Agreement on Principles of Settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict
Date
4 Jul 1992
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Georgian Separatist Conflicts (1989 - ) )
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
South Ossetia peace process
Parties
Russian Federation: S. K. Shoigu, F. N. Kovalev, A. N. Kulikov, S. A. Mikhailov, A. E. Safonov, I. L.Vorobyev, G. B. Filatov, A. Kh.Galazov, S. V. Khetagurov, I. G. Biragova, S. N. Suanova, I. L. Bzaev, G. M. Kantemirov.

Republic of Georgia: T. K. Kitovani, A. I. Kavsadze, R. L. Gventsadze, G. V. Pipia, T. G. Kulumbegov, V. N. Khubulov, S. I. Kochiev, P. G. Gazaev, L. K.Tibilov, A. N. Kabisov, O. D. Teziev

SIGNED: S. K. Shoigu, T. Kitovani, A. Kh. Galazov, T. G. Kulumbegov
Third parties
-
Description
Short agreement outlining the tasks and responsibilities of the Mixed Control Commission including its composition. It is responsible for; ceasefire monitoring; withdrawal of armed forces; DDR; creation of local militia for policing; arrangement of a multilateral press centre; investigation of violations of the Sochi Agreement; among other tasks.

Agreement document
GE_RU_920704_Protocol on the Implementation of the Agreement on Principles of Settlement of the Georgian.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive
Page 2, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 4. Representatives of the Parties shall entrust the Mixed Control Commission with a task of promoting the process of restoration of management organs responsible for social and economic issues, return and well-being of refugees, as well as organs of law enforcing structures.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
Power sharing→Military power sharing→Merger of forces
Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Joint Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
... c) To create mixed armed groups- accountable immediately before the leadership of MCC- aimed at securing peace and maintaining order in the region;
d) To elaborate strategy and tactics in terms of application of mixed forces;

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
... e) To set up a special multilateral press-center;
Mobility/access
No specific mention.
Protection measures
No specific mention.
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
1. To set up a Mixed Control Commission (MCC) composed of the following officials: S. K. Shoigu, G. V. Filatov, S. V. Khetagurov, S. N. Suanova, O. D. Teziev, P. G. Gazaev, T. K. Kitovani, P. Georgadze, N. Lomouri, E. Sabanadze, G. Tushurashvili.

Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 2. To entrust T.Kitovani, S.Shouigu and S.Khetagurov with the responsibilities of co- Chairmanship of the Mixed Control Commission (MCC).

Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
a) To exercise control over the implementation of cease-fire, withdrawal of armed formations, disband of forces of self-defense and to maintain the regime of security in the conflict zone;

Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
... b) To define together with the commanders of opposing armed groups the pattern of separation of forces and cease-fire regime;

Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
... b) To define together with the commanders of opposing armed groups the pattern of separation of forces and cease-fire regime;
... f) To initiate investigation of potential violations of the Sochi agreement and take all necessary measures for non-admission of such violations;
Police
Page 2, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 7. To restore the organizational and activities of local law enforcing bodies that shall be accountable to the MCC.
Armed forces
Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
a) To exercise control over the implementation of cease-fire, withdrawal of armed formations, disband of forces of self-defense and to maintain the regime of security in the conflict zone;

Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
a) To exercise control over the implementation of cease-fire, withdrawal of armed formations, disband of forces of self-defense and to maintain the regime of security in the conflict zone;

Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
... b) To define together with the commanders of opposing armed groups the pattern of separation of forces and cease-fire regime;

Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
... c) To create mixed armed groups- accountable immediately before the leadership of MCC- aimed at securing peace and maintaining order in the region;
Withdrawal of foreign forces
Page 1, As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:
... 3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:
a) To exercise control over the implementation of cease-fire, withdrawal of armed formations, disband of forces of self-defense and to maintain the regime of security in the conflict zone;
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archive; http://www.rrc.ge/law/oqm_1992_07_04_e.htm

PROTOCOL OF THE MEETING OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PARTIES on the Implementation of the Agreement on Principles of Settlement of the Georgian- Ossetian Conflict

Striving for immediate cessation of bloodshed and achieving comprehensive settlement of the conflict between Ossetians and Georgians, being guided by the desire to restore peace and stability in the region, and pursuant to the Agreement signed on 24 June 1992 in the town of Sochi and the Minutes signed on 3 July 1992 in the town of Tskhinvali, the Parties composed of the following representatives:

S. K. Shoigu, F. N. Kovalev, A. N. Kulikov, S. A. Mikhailov, A. E. Safonov, I. L.Vorobyev, G. B. Filatov, A. Kh.

Galazov, S. V. Khetagurov, I. G. Biragova, S. N. Suanova, I. L. Bzaev, G. M. Kantemirov.

T. K. Kitovani, A. I. Kavsadze, R. L. Gventsadze, G. V. Pipia,

T. G. Kulumbegov, V. N. Khubulov, S. I. Kochiev, P. G. Gazaev, L. K.Tibilov, A. N. Kabisov, O. D. Teziev

Held the meeting on 4 July 1992 in the town of Vladikavkaz.

As a result of the meeting the Parties decided:

1. To set up a Mixed Control Commission (MCC) composed of the following officials:

S. K. Shoigu, G. V. Filatov, S. V. Khetagurov, S. N. Suanova, O. D. Teziev, P. G. Gazaev, T. K. Kitovani, P. Georgadze, N. Lomouri, E. Sabanadze, G. Tushurashvili.

2. To entrust T.Kitovani, S.Shouigu and S.Khetagurov with the responsibilities of co- Chairmanship of the Mixed Control Commission (MCC).

3. To entrust the Mixed Control Commission with implementing of the following functions:

a) To exercise control over the implementation of cease-fire, withdrawal of armed formations, disband of forces of self-defense and to maintain the regime of security in the conflict zone;

b) To define together with the commanders of opposing armed groups the pattern of separation of forces and cease-fire regime;

c) To create mixed armed groups- accountable immediately before the leadership of MCC- aimed at securing peace and maintaining order in the region;

d) To elaborate strategy and tactics in terms of application of mixed forces;

e) To set up a special multilateral press-center;

f) To initiate investigation of potential violations of the Sochi agreement and take all necessary measures for non-admission of such violations;

4. Representatives of the Parties shall entrust the Mixed Control Commission with a task of promoting the process of restoration of management organs responsible for social and economic issues, return and well-being of refugees, as well as organs of law enforcing structures.

5. The MCC shall submit balanced report about its activities to the government of the Parties involved.

6. The Mixed Control Commission shall start carrying out its functions immediately upon signing of this Minutes.

7. To restore the organizational and activities of local law enforcing bodies that shall be accountable to the MCC.

S. K. Shoigu, T. Kitovani, A. Kh.

Galazov, T. G. Kulumbegov

4 July 1992