Delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia headed by Raul Khadjimba met with members of the government and deputies of the State Council of the Republic of Udmurtia

Sukhum. May 7. Apsnypress. In his speech, Alexander Solovyov said that Russia and Abkhazia bind decades of common history. Today, there are very close and friendly relations between our two countries. "We like other citizens of Russia watched the struggle of the Abkhaz people for freedom and independence. We see what great efforts the country's leadership made to lift the economy, improve people's lives. I am sure that the potential of our republic, and your country allows us to cooperate in various fields",- said the head of Udmurtia. He also noted that the content of the signed intergovernmental Memorandum by specific content will bring economic, cultural and human ties between the republics to the next level, will contribute to the strengthening of relations between Russia and Abkhazia. 

Alexander Solovyov invited the delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia to take part in events marking the anniversary of the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 

Raul Khadjimba said that this visit is the first step in building mutually beneficial relations between the Republic of Abkhazia and Udmurtia. "I have no doubt that these relations will develop in the interests of both sides. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the development of trade-economic, scientific-technical and cultural cooperation is an important step in the right direction", - said President.