In Geneva Georgian side handed the Abkhaz delegation another package of important digitized archival documents

Sukhum. October 8. Apsnypress. The delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia, headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Vyacheslav Chirikba, included staff from the Foreign Ministry of Abkhazia Lasha Avidzba, Irakli Tuzhba, Tengiz Tarba and Lasha Ashuba.  

The work was conducted in two groups - security and humanitarian issues. The work of the first working group on security was devoted to discussion of non-use of force, to ensure humanitarian rights of the residents of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, in particular, the removal of barriers to their international communication, including the discriminatory visa policy of the European Union, as well as other aspects related to security and to the achievement of durable conditions of peace and stability in the South Caucasus. It was once again stressed the need for a legally binding agreement on the nonuse of force between Abkhazia and South Ossetia, on the one hand, and Georgia, on the other. The parties took part in the approval of the draft joint statement by the participants of the Geneva discussions on the commitment to the principle of non-use of force.  

In the group of Humanitarian Affairs was held a discussion on the complex of ecological situation of Colchis boxwood. Professor Kenis said that the spread of invasive butterfly and moth affected boxwood forests of France and Spain, as well as directly affect the territory of Russia, Abkhazia, Georgia and Turkey. It was agreed to hold the next round of information sessions with experts for further consultations and the development of actions aimed at preserving the unique boxwood forests. 

It should be noted the positive dynamics in perspective of the return of the cultural heritage of Abkhazia. The Georgian side handed over to the Abkhaz side another package of important digitized archival documents relating to the archive of technical documentation of the towns of Abkhazia, as well as many other important materials to be transferred to archival institutions in Abkhazia. The parties reached an agreement to continue working in this direction in the margins of the Geneva discussions.  

The Abkhaz and South Ossetian sides did not participate in the discussion of issues related to the return of refugees.  

The next round of the Geneva discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia is scheduled for December 8-9. 

 Source: website of the Abkhazian MFA