Welcoming Andrey Nazarov, the Head of State thanked him for his attention to Abkhazia and the support provided to the republic, emphasizing the special nature of the relationship between the peoples of Abkhazia and Bashkortostan.

Badra Gunba noted that each visit of representatives of Bashkortostan to Abkhazia opens new opportunities for the development of cooperation.

The President also emphasized the importance of the recent visit of the Abkhaz delegation to Bashkortostan, during which promising areas of cooperation in the economic and social spheres were identified.

We are sincerely grateful to the leadership of the Republic of Bashkortostan and personally to Radiy Faritovich Khabirov for the attention and support you provide to Abkhazia. "Such an attitude towards our republic is very important to us, and we highly appreciate the personal contribution of Radiy Faritovich to the development of Abkhazian-Bashkir relations," noted Badra Gunba.

In turn, Andrey Nazarov conveyed to Badra Gunba a congratulatory address on behalf of the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Radiy Khabirov, as well as wishes of goodness, well-being, and all the best to the people of Abkhazia.

Andrey Nazarov noted that as the Chairman of the State Assembly – Kurultai of the Republic of Bashkortostan, he intends to pay special attention to the development of inter-parliamentary cooperation with Abkhazia and the strengthening of bilateral ties. He expressed confidence that interaction between the parliaments will allow for an expanded exchange of experience and open new prospects for cooperation.

He also emphasized the successful development of air travel between Ufa and Sukhum, noting that three direct flights were operated during the peak resort season. Andrey Nazarov expressed hope for further expansion of air traffic.

To conclude the meeting, President Badra Gunba presented Andrey Nazarov with the Order of "Akhdz-Apsha" of the II degree.

Previously, by decree of the President of Abkhazia, Andrey Nazarov was awarded the Order of "Akhdz-Apsha" of the II degree for his significant personal contribution to the development of socio-economic and cultural ties between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of Bashkortostan.