Aug 13 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed in principle on Wednesday to send monitors to help supervise a French-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Georgia in the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia.

Here are the main elements of a statement issued after the emergency EU meeting.

- "A lasting and peaceful settlement of conflicts in Georgia must be based on full respect of the principles of independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity..."

- "The (EU) Council urges the parties to fulfil all their commitments, starting with an effective ceasefire."

- "The EU must be ready to engage, including on the ground, to support all efforts, including those of the United Nations and the OSCE, for a lasting and peaceful settlement of the conflicts in Georgia."

- "It is crucial that all parties respect international humanitarian law and facilitate the access of humanitarian aid to all populations concerned, without any discrimination."

The text was translated by Reuters from the original French version.

For the main story click on [nLD81456]. (Reporting by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Meg Clothier)

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