Raul Khadjimba congratulated Mushni Lasuriya on being awarded the Prize "For fidelity to the Word and the Fatherland"

President of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba met with the People's poet laureate of the State Prize D. I. Gulia, academician Mushni Lasuriya.

Welcoming the guest, the President congratulated him on being awarded the annual Russian national award named after A. Delvig "For fidelity to the Word and the Fatherland".

During the meeting the President discussed with the poet actual problems of modern Abkhaz society, political and economic situation in the country, the development of allied relations with Russia. "Our people are very grateful for the assistance provided to us by Russia, and we must work hard to create our own efficient economy", - said Khadjimba.

Mushni Lasuriya thanked the President for the warm welcome. "As you know, I was awarded a very important for the whole Abkhaz literature prize. The prize I was awarded is a recognition not only of my personal creativity but also the contribution of all Abkhazian writers in world literature", - he said.