Russia and Georgia agree on withdrawal of Russian troops in 2008

The foreign ministers of Russia and Georgia
signed an agreement on Monday under which Russia will
withdraw its troops during 2008, The Associated Press reported.
Georgian Foreign Minister called the agreement "an
important and constructive step. We have achieved the goal
for which we have long been working."
Her Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, said the agreement
meant the withdrawal could take place "without any kind of
discomfort for the soldiers" and said the pact would
"help further develop our relations."