Badra Gunba noted that cooperation with this authoritative international football organization is of great importance for Abkhazia. CONIFA includes 35 federations representing territories with a population of over one billion people.

The President emphasized that holding the championship will be a great opportunity for Abkhazia to announce itself on the international stage, attract attention to the country, and talk about its potential. According to him, this will also contribute to the international recognition and promotion of Abkhazia on the international stage.

Badra Gunba recalled that the CONIFA World Cup had already taken place in Abkhazia in 2016 and left vivid, unforgettable impressions on the republic's residents. The final match between Abkhazia and Punjab holds a special place in memory, gifting fans unforgettable emotions.

The President expressed confidence that if a decision is made to hold the championship in Abkhazia, the republic will do everything possible to organize the tournament at a decent level.

In turn, Per-Anders Blind noted that it is a great joy for him to visit Abkhazia again. He emphasized that over the past years he has noticed many positive changes in the republic.

The CONIFA President also noted that the participants of the 2016 championship fell in love with Abkhazia, and the tournament itself remains in memory as one of the best in the organization's history.

Per-Anders Blind expressed confidence that CONIFA members will support Abkhazia's bid to host the 2028 World Cup and that the republic will once again be able to organize a high-level football tournament.

The meeting was attended by the Head of the Presidential Administration Beslan Eshba, CONIFA Vice-President Dmitry Pagava, and the President of the "Dynamo" Sukhum football club Astamur Adleyba.