For the Republic of Abkhazia, as well as for Venezuela, the adoption of the Constitution has become a symbol of defending the fundamental rights of all its citizens - Gvadzhava

The Venezuelan newspaper "El Seminario" published an interview with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Abkhazia to Venezuela Zaur Gvadzhava on the occasion of the anniversary of the date of adoption of the Constitution of Abkhazia.

Sukhum. November 30. Apsnypress. The Ambassador stressed the importance of the Constitution, because it approved the law of the country to build an independent state, after Georgia went to war with Abkhazia in 1992.
 
 "The Constitution of the Republic of Abkhazia - is a guarantee of our independence", - the diplomat said.
 
 "For the Republic of Abkhazia, as well as for Venezuela in 1999, the adoption of the Constitution in 1994, became a symbol of defending the fundamental rights of all its citizens, among which the most important are the rights to freedom and independence", - noted in an interview.
 
 "Constitution Day - is one of the main public holidays. The people of Abkhazia, exercising their right to self-determination, seeking to promote the general welfare, inner peace, claiming rights and freedoms, civil peace and accord, solemnly proclaimed the Constitution of Abkhazia ", - said Gvadzhava.
 
 Recalling the history the Ambassador of Abkhazia Zaur Gvadzhava said that the adoption of the Constitution was preceded by such momentous event for the country as a national liberation movement, which resulted in the early 90-ies of the last century, the Abkhaz people publicly declared their rights to their own state.
 
 Adopted at the session of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Abkhazia on November 26, 1994 The Constitution defined Abkhazia as a sovereign and independent state. As the Ambassador of Abkhazia Zaur Gvadzhava, on this day, 21 years ago, members of the supreme legislative body of the country elected the first president - Vladislav Ardzinba. A few years later, based on the results of the referendum on October 12, 1999 the Parliament adopted the Act on State Independence of the Republic of Abkhazia.
 
 Russia, the largest neighbor of Abkhazia and, at the same time, its strategic ally, became the first state to officially recognize the independence of Abkhazia, who established diplomatic and economic relations in 2008.
 
 It is also one of the first UN member states that recognized the independence of Abkhazia, became Nicaragua, Venezuela and Nauru.
 
 Abkhazia and Venezuela are linked by strong ties of friendship. The countries signed a number of cooperation agreements, which have laid a solid legal basis for bilateral relations. Under consideration are a number of draft agreements. Created Interparliamentary Friendship Group "Abkhazia-Venezuela", which is an effective mechanism for coordination and cooperation on all relevant issues.
 
 Summing up, the Ambassador of the Republic of Abkhazia Zaur Gvadzhava stressed that, despite strong international pressure, prolonged isolation and economic blockade faced by the country, today Abkhazia is gradually restoring its economy, main source of income is agriculture and tourism, noting that each year more than two million tourists come to relax to the beaches of Abkhazia, admire the snow-capped peaks and many other natural beauties that are in the country.
 
 

Source: website of the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs