Opening the meeting, the President noted the importance of intensifying work in the field of foreign policy, taking into account the current international situation. 

"International politics in modern conditions requires special coordination, special efforts and special attention. We need to keep abreast and respond to all changes in the international agenda," Badra Gunba said.

The President stressed that the strategic goal of Abkhazia's foreign policy remains the expansion of the republic's international recognition.

Speaking about the priorities of foreign policy, Badra Gunba noted that strengthening friendship, strategic partnership and allied relations with the Russian Federation remains a fundamental direction.

The President stressed the special importance of the historic decision of the Russian leadership to recognize Abkhazia's independence and consistent support for the republic. He noted that the legal framework formed over the years of cooperation, which includes more than 270 agreements, makes it possible to develop cooperation between the two countries in almost all key areas.

The Head of State also stressed the need to further develop relations with the States that have recognized the independence of the Republic of Abkhazia and to work consistently to expand the international recognition of the country.

According to Badra Gunba, it is necessary to develop contacts with countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and other regions, strengthen existing ties and use new opportunities to promote Abkhazia's foreign policy interests.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Bartsits reported on the implementation of the President's earlier foreign policy instructions.

Starting his report from the Russian direction, the Minister noted its key importance for the department's foreign policy activities.

He said that cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and other relevant Russian agencies is carried out on an ongoing basis. In 2025-2026, two meetings of the Foreign Ministers of Abkhazia and Russia were held, during which a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed.

Among the issues that were in the focus of attention were social payments to citizens of Abkhazia, optimization of the operation of the "Psou" checkpoint, increasing the capacity at crossing the state border, as well as increasing the length of stay of citizens of Abkhazia in Russia from 90 to 180 days a year.

Special attention is paid to the issues of crossing the state border by citizens of Abkhazia on Abkhaz passports, including at Russian airports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia, together with Russian relevant agencies, continues to work on informing relevant services about the agreements in force between the two countries.

Among the issues under constant control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oleg Bartsits noted the situation with military registration of Abkhazian students who are citizens of Abkhazia and at the same time have Russian citizenship. On behalf of the President, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working with the Russian side to ensure that such students are not registered in Russian military enlistment offices, since they are liable for military service at their place of permanent residence in the Republic of Abkhazia. Work on this issue is carried out in cooperation with the relevant structures of the Russian Federation.

Oleg Bartsits stressed the importance of holding consultations with relevant departments of the Russian Foreign Ministry before activating Abkhazia's work in specific regions of the world. Such coordination makes it possible to take into account the specifics of individual states and use the expertise of the Russian diplomatic service.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs further reported on the implementation of the President's instructions to develop contacts with countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia and other regions. Specific plans and next steps have already been identified in certain areas. 

At the same time, the minister stressed that part of the ongoing work requires confidentiality until appropriate agreements are reached and practical results are obtained.

The Minister also focused on working with countries that have recognized the independence of the Republic of Abkhazia. According to him, Abkhazian delegations regularly visit these states, meetings are held and new contacts are being established aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. 

Special attention was paid to cooperation with the Abkhazian diaspora. Oleg Bartsits stressed the importance of regular contacts with compatriots abroad and the development of public diplomacy.

The Minister noted the work of the Plenipotentiary Mission of Abkhazia in the Republic of Turkey and the Federation of Abkhazian Cultural Centers, as well as the established working and business relations with the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Istanbul.

Deputy Prime Minister Jansukh Nanba reported to the President on the results of the working trip of the Abkhaz delegation to Novosibirsk to participate in the "Technoprom-2026" forum.

During the trip, meetings were held with the leadership of the Novosibirsk Region, representatives of S7 Airlines, the tourism business, educational and scientific organizations, as well as representatives of foreign countries.

Jansukh Nanba paid special attention to the results of the meeting with the Governor of the Novosibirsk region Andrey Travnikov. As a result of the negotiations, agreements were reached on assistance in organizing an advertising tour of representatives of the Novosibirsk Region tourism business to Abkhazia, as well as on additional cooperation with S7 Airlines on the development of direct flights between Novosibirsk and Sukhum.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted the interest of representatives of the Novosibirsk Region's tourism business in cooperation with Abkhazia, including taking into account the prospect of opening direct flights.

During the trip, new contacts were also established with representatives of a number of African States.

In addition, the delegation got acquainted with the educational, scientific and technological potential of the Novosibirsk Region, visiting state universities, the Academic Park and the "Siberian Circular Photon Source" (SKIF) Center for Collective Use.

Summing up the meeting, Badra Gunba instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to continue systematic work with the states that recognized the independence of the Republic of Abkhazia, paying special attention to strengthening existing relations, expanding the legal framework and developing mutually beneficial cooperation.

The President stressed that the agreements reached should be continued in practice. According to him, it is the implementation of concrete steps that will strengthen international relations and bring them to a new qualitative level.

The Head of State instructed to strengthen cooperation with the Abkhazian diaspora abroad.  

Badra Gunba also noted the importance of further development of the international children's camp for children of the Abkhazian diaspora. 

The President stressed the need to expand the scope of the project and organize the joint participation of children living abroad and in Abkhazia.

According to the Head of State, such interaction will allow children of the diaspora to visit their historical homeland more often, get to know their peers living in Abkhazia, strengthen ties with their homeland and preserve national and cultural ties.

The President thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its staff for the ongoing work and stressed the need for its consistent continuation in all major areas of the Republic of Abkhazia's foreign policy activities.