The President visited the August War 2008 Museum of Ergneti.

Coming here and visiting this museum is a very moving and painful experience. It is a completely private initiative that speaks volumes about our past history."

This is a memory that none of us have the right to lose, and we are very grateful that such a museum was created here.

It is a memory that cannot be forgotten or adapted to. I will reiterate, this is not just a fact as the Prime Minister ordered; it is something we will never get used to. Not getting used to it means we must consider every day what can be done, not to reclaim these territories through war or force, but through other means.

The return of these areas, or rather the reunification of the populations on both sides, begins here—with the strengthening of this village. It starts with supporting the people who still live here, who need programs and opportunities to stay. For those living there, whether they are Georgians or Ossetians, we should have messages for them. Their future, like ours, is in Europe, and it will be the ultimate unifier.

Once again, it is not about war or conflict, but about preserving our identity and protecting our churches. I wonder when our Minister of Culture last appealed to UNESCO to protect our churches in Abkhazia and Ossetia. What measures are being taken in this direction? What is being done to support the Georgian language and improve transportation from here? These are not difficult tasks and should require effort that we can provide. Where is the Minister of Reconciliation and Civil Equality? What is being done on a daily basis, and what strategy do we have to strengthen this region?

One more thing to mention is that this village has been completely rebuilt with the funds from foreign agents, thanks to them!