Abkhazia's FM responds to Georgia's comment on Abkhazia-Belarus meeting
Abkhaz World Newsletter
SUKHUM / AQW'A -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, Inal Ardzinba, commented on the statement of the Georgian Foreign Ministry regarding the meeting of the President of the Republic of Abkhazia and the President of the Republic of Belarus in Minsk.
"The statements of the Georgian Foreign Ministry have already become familiar and have become routine.
Despite all the efforts of the Georgian leadership aimed at the international isolation of the Republic of Abkhazia, our country continues to confidently follow the path of expanding international relations.
The meeting that took place today between the Presidents of the Republic of Abkhazia and Belarus is a clear indication that we are on the right path.
The sooner Georgia acknowledges that Abkhazia is a sovereign and independent state, it will pave the way for overcoming existing differences and creating a conducive environment for establishing civilized interstate relations."
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Inal Ardzinba: Our task is to comprehensively develop relations with the Republic of Belarus
A meeting was held in Minsk today between the Presidents of Abkhazia and Belarus, attended by Inal Ardzinba, Foreign Minister of Abkhazia, and Viktor Sheiman, Special Representative of the President of Belarus. According to Ardzinba, the talks between the leaders were of a very high level. The parties discussed a wide range of trade and economic issues during the talks. As Ardzinba explained, a trading house has already been established, and contracts for the supply of Abkhaz wine to Belarus, as well as other areas of trade cooperation, are being signed.