On 18 November 2009 a telephone conversation took place between President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili and US Vice President Joe Biden.

The sides discussed the existing bilateral relations and prospects for their further deepening as well as the ongoing cooperation within the framework of the US-Georgia Strategic Charter. Conversation also centered on the situation on Georgia's occupied territories. The President of Georgia directed the US Vice President's attention on an increasing number of kidnappings of peaceful civilians in the areas adjacent to the occupation line, with special emphasis on the fate of the four Georgian minors kidnapped in the village of Tirdznisi and still held captive. The President of Georgia urged the US side to draw on its reputation and consolidate efforts for the immediate and unconditional release of the detained minors.

Communications Office
of the President of Georgia