Aslan Bzhania: Abkhazia gained peace and guarantees of security after Russia recognized the sovereignty of our republic
Abkhazia gained peace and guarantees of security after Russia recognized the sovereignty of our republic, - reads a letter issued by Aslan Bzhania, de facto president of the occupied region of Abkhazia, on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the recognition of "independence" of Abkhazia.
"Congratulations on the International Recognition Day of the Republic of Abkhazia! The recognition of the sovereignty of our republic by Russia is one of the most important events in our modern history. Our country gained peace and legal guarantees of security, which made it possible to strengthen state institutions, focus on domestic economic, social and other issues," reads the letter.
Russia recognized the “independence" of occupied Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region on August 26, 2008.
