Foreign Ministry: Act on State Independence of the Republic of Abkhazia is an important milestone in the long struggle of the people of Abkhazia for self-determination

17 years ago, on October 12, 1999, the People's Assembly of the Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia adopted the Act on State Independence of the Republic of Abkhazia.

Sukhum. October 12. Apsnypress. «The adoption of this important document by the results of the national referendum of 3 October 1999 in support of the Constitution of the Republic of Abkhazia, adopted on 26 November 1994, was an important milestone in the long struggle of the people of Abkhazia for self-determination. The Act on State Independence has completed the legal consolidation of the sovereign status of the Republic of Abkhazia.

Overcoming extremely difficult period of international isolation, Abkhazia has made significant progress in addressing the important foreign policy tasks, culminating with the recognition of the Republic of Abkhazia as a sovereign state in 2008 by the Russian Federation. Recognition by Russia created the necessary prerequisites for intensive socio-economic development of Abkhazia.

Treaty of alliance and strategic partnership entered into by the Republic of Abkhazia and the Russian Federation on November 24, 2014 provided a strong guarantee of security and conditions for further development of Abkhazia.

Today, the Republic of Abkhazia adheres to the foreign policy laid down by Act of 12 October 1999, and other fundamental documents related to its public-political status.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, implements a certain  foreign policy determined by President of the Republic of Abkhazia, actively works to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with the Russian Federation and other countries with whom Abkhazia established diplomatic relations, as well as deepens the existing and establish new international relations ", - stated the RA MFA.