Toivo Klaar Addresses Diplomatic Efforts in Abkhazia:

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Mar 24, 2023, 4:33:14 PM3/24/23
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Toivo Klaar Addresses Diplomatic Efforts in Abkhazia: A Closer Look at the EU Representative's Visit
 
Nuzhnaya Gazeta in Abkhazia reports on the visit of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, Toivo Klaar, to Abkhazia. He arrived in Sukhum on March 16 to meet with officials, hold consultations, and assess the socio-political situation. Toivo Klaar spoke to Nuzhnaya Gazeta about the objectives and outcomes of his visit. The diplomat emphasized that his visit was in the capacity of a special representative of the European Union, not as a co-chair of the International Geneva Discussions.

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The Chilean online portal "Oriente Medio News," which focuses on the culture, politics, and society of the Middle East and the Caucasus, recently published an interview with the editor of AbkhazWorld about Abkhazia.

The interview in Spanish can be read at https://orientemedio.news/abjasia-una-mirada-a-la-historia-cultura-y-sociedad-abjasas/
 
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A Conference Dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the State Committee for Repatriation Held in Sukhum

A scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding of the State Committee of Abkhazia for Repatriation was held. Vadim Kharazia, the chairman of the State Committee, stressed that the organisation was created by the first president of Abkhazia, Vladislav Ardzinba, with the aim of uniting the Abkhaz diaspora, which is represented in 50 countries around the world.

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Sochi-Gagra Railway Service to Begin with "Lastochka" Train

​​​​​​​The Abkhazian Railway recently held a press conference to announce the results of negotiations with their Russian counterparts during a working trip to Moscow from March 13 to 18. During a briefing on Tuesday, March 21, the chief engineer of the Abkhazian Railway, Leonid Kurua, announced that the Sochi-Gagra route will soon see the introduction of the Lastochka electric train.

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President Aslan Bzhania Meets with Kabardino-Balkaria Delegation
 
As reported by the head of state's press service, President Aslan Bzhania recently held a meeting with a delegation from Kabardino-Balkaria (KBR). Members of the KBR delegation included Timur Shardanov, who serves as chairman of the regional public organization "Veterans of the Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia in 1992-1993," and Vladimir Pshinokov, the director of the Centre for the Study of the History and Culture of the Peoples of the Caucasus "Abaza."

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UN FAO Office Holds Training Program for Abkhazian Winemakers and Viticulturists

​​​​​​​The project office of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO UN) recently held a two-day training program for viticulturists and winemakers of Abkhazia. The event was held on March 22nd and 23rd as part of the "Sustainable Viticulture and Protection of Endemic Varieties in Abkhazia" program, and it brought together over 40 participants interested in the field. The conference hall of the Wines and Beverages of Abkhazia plant in Sukhum served as the venue for the training. Jean-Philip Roby, an international specialist, conducted the training, which was divided into theoretical and practical parts.

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Abkhazian Delegations Visit Lebanon and Afghanistan to Strengthen Ties
 
Delegations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia have embarked on working trips to Lebanon and Afghanistan, according to a report by the media centre of the ministry. The purpose of the trips is to strengthen economic ties with Kabul and Beirut, enhance humanitarian contacts, and establish trading houses.

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The Circassian New Year: Celebrating Renewal and Fertility

​​​​​​​The ancient Circassians (Adyghes) always lived in harmony with nature, and many of their traditions and holidays are connected to it. One of the most important celebrations is the New Year, which has roots in paganism. The Circassian New Year coincides with the Spring Equinox and is celebrated on the night of March 21-22. According to popular belief, the New Year brings the renewal of nature and marks the beginning of a new cycle.

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