Chirikba on recognition of Abkhazia: Abkhaz dream of generations became a reality

The round table on the eighth anniversary of recognition of the Republic of Abkhazia by the Russian Federation was held in Sukhum.

Sukhum. August 25. Apsnypress. Lana Tsvizhba. Representatives of the Abkhazian government, academic and public leaders of Abkhazia and Russia discussed experience of the history and perspectives, opened at the momentous event.
 
 Opening the round table Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Chirikba said: "8 years - a non-round dare, but significant for our relations with the Russian Federation. This date is intended to remain one of the most iconic in the contemporary history of Abkhazia. The dream of generations of Abkhazians became a reality. We all remember the emotional state that prevailed on August 26 in Abkhazia". However, he drew the attention that participants of the meeting are direct witnesses of those events and can tell the facts little known to the general public.
 
In turn, Ph.D., assistant professor of the history of Russian North Caucasus University Ludmila Ermolenko stressed that Russian-Abkhazian humanitarian cooperation, including the sphere of education and science, has a rich historical tradition and over the years demonstrates sustainable development regardless the political situation. "Recently, the Cabinet of Ministers of Abkhazia approved draft agreement between Abkhazia and Russia on the mutual recognition of education and qualification. This will enable the expansion of ties in the field of education between the two states ", - said Ermolenko.