The parties exchanged views on the agenda of bilateral relations, and also stressed the importance of the newly established Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Syrian Arab Republic.

"Syria has been forced to deal with external and internal threats of terrorism on the battlefields for a long time. Today we are more focused on the political struggle in the international arena. Many countries that previously supported the conspirators are trying to restore relations with Syria. We look to the future for the sake of our people, therefore, we consider it necessary to unite in the fight against economic terrorism and sanctions imposed solely in the interests of individual countries "- said Walid Al Muallem.

RA Foreign Minister Daur Kove testified the Abkhazia's desire to develop all-round cooperation with Syria.

Also there was signed the Syrian-Abkhaz intergovernmental agreement on the abolition of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic or service passports. On the same day, the Abkhazian delegation met with the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Syria, Hussein Arnus.

Hussein Arnus stressed that a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation has already been signed between Abkhazia and Syria, and there is also an agreement on duty-free trade, which is a good foundation for development of bilateral relations in economic and trade terms. He also said that the Syrian side has already prepared its list of members of the joint Abkhaz-Syrian commission on trade, economic, scientific, cultural and tourism cooperation.

Alkhas Kvitsinia noted that the Abkhaz side will also present its composition to the commission to intensify activities for the benefit of the two states.

In turn, Hussein Arnus assured the head of the Abkhaz delegation that Syria will actively assist Abkhazia in establishing diplomatic relations with friendly countries. Also, Syria hopes for active cooperation in the economic sphere.