DAMASCUS, (ST)_Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Walid al-Moallem received on Monday Alkhas Kvitsiniya, Head of the Administration of the Abkhazian President, and Foreign Affairs Minister Daur Kove .
The two sides discussed bilateral relations and the ways of strengthening them in all fields for the common interests of the two countries’ peoples.
The Abkhazian delegation highly appreciated the Syrian government and people for their support of Abkhazia, referring to the importance of the historic decision adopted by the two countries on establishing diplomatic relations that would enhance bilateral cooperation in all fields, mainly economic cooperation, investment and trade exchange.
It also stressed Abkhazia’s support for Syria in confronting the terrorist war being waged on it.
On his part, al-Moallem welcomed the delegation and praised Abkhazia’s firm stances that back Syrian people.
He expressed satisfaction over the distinguished level of bilateral relations between the two countries and the opening of Abkhazian embassy in Damascus.
The two sides inked an agreement of mutual visa exemption for Syrian and Abkhazian citizens, who hold diplomatic and official passports and have special mission.
Basma Qaddour