The 25th anniversary of the formation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia was celebrated in Moscow

A solemn reception on the occasion of the Day of the Diplomatic Worker and the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia was held in Moscow.

Sukhum. 18 May. Apsnypress. Reception on the occasion of the Day of the Diplomatic Worker and the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Russian Federation and the Directorate of the Restaurant "Strana Dushi". The event was attended by representatives of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, public and political figures, heads of diplomatic missions, members of Moscow Abkhaz Diaspora.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Russian Federation Igor Akhba spoke about the achievements of Abkhaz diplomacy, noting the main historical milestones: the decree of the First President of Abkhazia Vladislav Ardzinba in the difficult wartime about the establishment of the Foreign Ministry, the establishment in 2008 of diplomatic relations with Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, South Ossetia and the subsequent development of friendly relations.

 The first Russian Ambassador to Abkhazia Semyon Grigoriev delivered his greetings.

The participants of celebration also congratulated representatives of diplomatic corps and wished further victories in professional field.