Saakashvili: Georgia Seeks to Adjust Relations with Russia

President Saakashvili reiterated on Monday that Georgia seeks a peaceful solution for the existing conflicts and seeks to hold dialogues with Russia.

?We want to use all the mechanisms of negotiating with Russia. We do not need an escalation of the relationship with this country,? Saakashvili said at a news briefing with foreign reporters on August 9.

He said that Georgia needs the help of international efforts to resolve the conflicts in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, adding that ?work in this direction is underway.?

Commenting on recent violations of Georgia?s air space and territorial waters by foreign vehicles, Saakashvili said, ?the Georgian authorities are able to defend the country, however refrain from using force.?

?Georgia has all the technical means to protect itself, however, it tries to use only political means for settling problems,? the President added.