On a signed plan of joint activities of Sukhum and Nizhny Novgorod

The signing of the document took place in Moscow at the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in Russia, during the presentation of the economic and cultural potential of Nizhny Novgorod.

Sukhum. February 17. Apsnypress. Presentation of the economic and cultural potential of Nizhny Novgorod was organized by the city administration and the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Russian Federation, in the framework of the previous signed agreements on cooperation between Abkhazia and the Nizhny Novgorod region. The presentation was attended by representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry, ambassadors of foreign countries accredited in Russia, representatives of Moscow business circles and the Abkhaz diaspora.
 
 Opening the event, RA Ambassador to Russia Igor Akhba recalled the long-standing ties of Abkhazia with Nizhny Novgorod, stressing that Sukhum and Nizhny Novgorod are sister cities. Akhba also expressed hope for further deepening of bilateral relations in the field of economy, culture and tourism.
 
 Foreign Minister of the Republic of Abkhazia Daur Kove noted the importance of this event for the development of cooperation with Russian regions.
 
 Director of the CIS Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexey Pavlovsky also drew attention to the fact that at this time Abkhazia has reached a new stage of friendship and cooperation with Russia the interaction with the regions.  
 
The presentation was also made by Deputy Head of the Administration of Nizhny Novgorod Maria Kholkina, deputy head of Sukhum mayor Leon Kvarchia, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Nizhny Novgorod region Vladimir Lytvynchuk.
 
 There was also signed a plan of joint activities of Sukhum and Nizhny Novgorod within the presentation.

 Rector of the Nizhny Novgorod Engineering and Economic University Anatoly Shamin told about the existing educational and scientific programs and student learning perspectives from Abkhazia. Representatives of the company "GAZ Group" and CJSC "Promizolyatsiya" presented the economic potential of Nizhny Novgorod.
 
 Speeches were followed by a demonstration of informative video series of Nizhny Novgorod, which introduced the versatile life of the modern city, including the preparations for the World Cup in 2018.
 
   The Russian folk crafts also were not forgotten: dolls, spoons, wooden tableware Khokhloma and Gorodets painting.  

   Of course, there was tea from Russian samovar and cakes, and guests tasted dishes of Abkhazian cuisine and Abkhazian wine.
 
 The presentation took place in a friendly festive atmosphere.  

 Press Service of the Abkhaz Embassy in Russia