Aslan Bartsits, leader of the Forum of National Unity of Abkhazia party, Alexey Tsugba, Chairman of the Amtsakhara party, Timur Gulia, Chairman of the Republican Public Organization of Veterans of the Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia, "Aruaa", and Julian Bobua, Deputy Chairman of the Aitaira party, represented political parties and public organizations at the meeting.

Opening the meeting, Badra Gunba congratulated the participants of the meeting on the upcoming Victory and Independence Day.

"Today I would like to discuss the most pressing issues facing our state, the challenges that we face today. It is important for me to take into account the opinion of political parties and public organizations, regardless of whether they support the country's leadership or are in opposition," Badra Gunba said.

The Head of State noted that among the participants of the meeting there are veterans of the Patriotic War of the people of Abkhazia. He stressed that it was the unity of the people that became one of the key factors for victory in the Patriotic War, and expressed confidence that significant results could be achieved through joint efforts in matters of further state-building.

Badra Gunba also noted that for more than a year of his team's work, the principle of interaction with various social and political forces has been formed. According to him, the country's leadership is ready to accept constructive criticism and take into account reasonable suggestions.

The President stressed that he is ready to listen and discuss any issues that concern representatives of political parties and public organizations.

During the meeting, a wide range of issues related to the development of the state and the activities of public authorities were discussed.

Representatives of the opposition political forces noted that they did not agree with the periodically appearing opinions that participation in the work of the Advisory Council meant a merger of power and opposition. They stressed that they still remain opposition political forces, openly express their position on various issues, including criticism, and do not intend to abandon this position.

Among the issues discussed at the meeting were the preservation and development of the Abkhaz language, the upcoming parliamentary elections, the criminal situation, the state of the energy sector, economic issues, agriculture and other relevant topics.

An exchange of views took place. The President answered in detail the questions posed by the participants of the meeting.

Issues related to the rules of procedure and further organization of the Advisory Council's work were also discussed.

The details of the Advisory Board meeting will be published in the media.