The participants of the meeting discussed the situation related to the publication of the book "Armenians of the Black Sea Region," which contains offensive statements against the Abkhazian people and distortions of historical facts.

The presentation by Aslan Ezugbaia, a senior lecturer at ASU, was heard, who acquainted [the audience] in detail with the most unacceptable fragments of this publication. 

Representatives of the Armenian community of Abkhazia expressed condemnation of this publication, emphasizing the unacceptability of disseminating materials that offend the national feelings of the Abkhaz people, distort history, and can provoke inter-ethnic tension.

During the discussion, the special responsibility of authors and publishers for the content of published materials was noted, as well as the need for respectful attitude towards the historical truth and the people of Abkhazia.

Following the meeting, the Vice-President instructed the relevant departments and organizations, within their respective competencies, to take the necessary measures aimed at preventing the dissemination of this publication.

Beslan Bigvava emphasized that attempts to insult the Abkhazian people and distort their history are unacceptable, and such publications should not become a cause for inciting interethnic discord and undermining interethnic harmony in Abkhazia. The meeting participants supported the Vice-President's opinion.