Raul Khajimba expressed his condolences to relatives and friends of Ualid Marshan Abaza

"He got a well-deserved reputation as a true patriot of Syria, who made a significant contribution to protection of its national interests," - Khajimba said.

Sukhum. October 14. Apsnypress. President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khajimba expressed his condolences to the representatives of the Abkhaz diaspora, the public of Syria in connection with the death of a prominent military and public figure of the Syrian Arab Republic, General Ualid Marshan Abaza.

  "Abkhazia received news about the death of a prominent military and public figure of the Syrian Arab Republic, General Ualid Marshan Abaza with deep sorrow. He got a well-deserved reputation as a true patriot of Syria, who made a significant contribution to the protection of its national interests. For many years he was deputy head of the political department of Security Service of the Syrian Arab Republic. His achievements in the fight against terrorism and anti-government forces are widely known. 

 He was a recognized, deeply respected leader of the Syrian Abkhaz-Circassian diaspora, who did much to strengthen ties with the historical homeland.

 The memory of a prominent commander, state and public figure, worthy son of the Abkhazian people will always remain in our hearts.

 I express my deep condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased, to all those who maintained close relations with him, to the representatives of the Abkhaz diaspora, the friendly Syria community who bravely defend their independence. "