During his two day visit to Georgia, the French Foreign Minister, Bernard Kouchner visited a settlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the village of Koda, south west of the capital Tbilisi on 15 July. There he was able to meet and talk to a number of inhabitants about their conditions and circumstances. During his visit the Minister was also able to take the opportunity of talking to the Head of the EUMM, Ambassador Hansjörg Haber and the Deputy Head of Mission, Lieutenant General, Gilles Janvier.
They discussed the overall situation on the ground in Georgia and the challenges facing the Mission in the future. Talking to the media present, the Minister expressed appreciation and support for the work of EUMM.
