Miqdad discusses by phone with his Abkhaz counterpart issues of common interest

Dr. Faisal Miqdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, received a phone call from Enal Ardzinba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia this afternoon, in which they discussed a number of issues of common concern.

The contact dealt with areas of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, in addition to a number of regional and international developments.

The two sides affirmed the congruence of the two countries’ views on common issues, especially their positions against the policies of Western countries represented in interfering in the internal affairs of countries and practicing policies that contradict the right of peoples to sovereignty and independence and imposing coercive measures on many countries of the world in contradiction to international law and peoples’ rights.

The two sides also expressed their support for Russia in defending its security and borders and confronting Western plans, unilateral coercive measures and misleading media campaigns.

The two ministers agreed to continue communication and joint work in order to complete and sign a memorandum of understanding in the field of political consultations between the Syrian and Abkhaz foreign ministries as soon as possible.

NR