The main topics were preparations for the celebration of Victory Day and Independence of Abkhazia on September 30, as well as ongoing work in cities and districts and the resolution of issues of concern to residents.
President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba signed a decree awarding the Order of "Akhdz-Apsha" II degree to Prime Minister of the Republic of Bashkortostan Andrei Gennadyevich Nazarov for his great personal contribution to the development of socio-economic and cultural ties between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of Bashkortostan.  
President Badra Gunba signed a decree awarding the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Abkhazia" to Liya Georgievna Tsvizhba, artistic director of the variety studio "Aetskua" of the House of Culture named after R .A. Tsvizhba in Ochamchira District.
The international expedition "The Abkhaz Wave" became a part of the program of the International Youth Festival, which took place in Ekaterinburg from September 11 to 17. The participants of the international expedition to Abkhazia included representatives of 16 countries.
The Vice President noted that Russia consistently supports our country. He stressed that the citizens of Abkhazia who have Russian citizenship should exercise their right to participate in the elections of deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation.  
The Head of State noted that he had given his vote to political forces that consistently support Abkhazia, contribute to strengthening its state sovereignty, socio-economic development and strengthen Abkhazia's international positions.  
Elections of deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation will be held on September 20. The organization and conduct of voting is carried out by the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and the Abkhazian side provides the necessary assistance in creating conditions for the conduct of electoral procedures.
The Head of State stressed that participation in such an international event, which brought together young people from more than 190 countries, provides ample opportunities for communication and establishing new contacts with peers from different countries.
President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba noted the importance of building special relations with the Abkhazian diaspora, emphasizing the importance of public diplomacy as an effective tool for advancing the republic's international agenda.
President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba, summing up the discussion of the republic's foreign policy activities and the report of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, noted that Abkhazia's international agenda is not limited to interaction with countries with which allied relations have already developed and which have recognized the independence of the republic.
The President emphasized the historical significance of the decision of the Russian Federation of August 26, 2008 on the recognition of the independence of the Republic of Abkhazia. 

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