“The Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia expresses its extreme concern at the sharp aggravation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Military clashes escalated into a full-scale war within a few days.The parties are actively using heavy weapons. The victims are not only the military, but also the civilian population. The escalation of the conflict goes beyond the zone of armed confrontation, endangering the entire region of the South Caucasus. The people of Abkhazia can understand the feelings of people who are going through shelling and bombing these days, ” the statement says.

The Parliament of Abkhazia calls on the parties to an immediate ceasefire and the beginning of a civilized negotiation process.

The deputies of the Abkhaz parliament appeal to the entire world community, leaders of states and international organizations with a request to help resolve the growing conflict and prevent unjustified victims on both sides.

The Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia is ready to offer Sukhum as a neutral platform for peace negotiations with the participation of parliamentarians of all interested parties.