From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 8/28/2005 3:09 AM Prime Minister of Abkhazia: «We don’t sell independence»
25.08.05
Эта новость по-русски
In an interview to REGNUM Prime Minister of Abkhazia, Alexander Ankvab, said that Abkhazia does not sell its independence and sees no connection between its policy and «a possibility to obtain another loan.»
Talking about privatization Ankvab said that Abkhazia would not sell the so-called strategic companies, objects of historic, cultural, and scientific value, for example Ritsa or Blue lakes. The prime minister ruled out sale of land, but said it would be possible to rent such objects or land. Ankvab added that the government was ready to sell abandoned resorts for a symbolic price to the people who could breathe a new life into them. He said that if the government would manage to sell the former summer ... >>full artcle...
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 8/24/2005 3:29 AM Abkhaz Leader Continues To Court Russia 22.08.2005 - 00:00:39
´´As a Western-educated man and a great democrat -- as he is called in Georgia -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has a unique opportunity to recognize Abkhazia´s independence.´´ -- Abkhaz President Sergei Bagapsh
The President of Republic of Abkhazia vowed yesterday to strengthen economic ties with Moscow and bring republican legislation in line with that of Russia.
But at the same time, he said he remained hopeful progress could be made toward finding a peaceful solution to Abkhazia´s 13-year conflict with Georgia.
Addressing reporters at the Moscow headquarters of Russia´s Interfax news agency yesterday, Abkhaz President Sergei Bagapsh reiterated his intention to bring his republic closer to Russia.
He suggested the moves are logical ´´because Russia today is Abkhazia´s main economic partner, because the ... >>full artcle...
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 8/24/2005 3:20 AM ABKHAZ LEADER REAFFIRMS READINESS FOR DIALOGUE WITH GEORGIA 19.08.2005 - 00:09:00
Sergei Bagapsh, President of the Republic of Abkhazia, told journalists in Moscow on 17 August that Abkhazia wants to continue ´´peaceful dialogue´´ with Georgia, and that...
Sergei Bagapsh, President of the Republic of Abkhazia, told journalists in Moscow on 17 August that Abkhazia wants to continue ´´peaceful dialogue´´ with Georgia, and that even though the negotiating process is ´´fragile,´´ he hopes to sign an agreement on security issues, meaning a renewed commitment by the two sides to the nonresumption of hostilities.
At the same time, Bagapsh said that he sees no point in meeting at this juncture with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.
Bagapsh said consultations on Abkhazia´s associate membership in the Russian Federation are continuing, and the republic is bringing its ... >>full artcle...
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 8/24/2005 3:27 AM Abkhaz Leader Says Region Moving Closer To Russia 20.08.2005 - 00:30:38
The leader of Republic of Abkhazia, Sergei Bagapsh, said that his region continues to seek associate membership of the Russian Federation...
Addressing reporters in Moscow, Bagapsh also said that Abkhazia will continue to bring its legislation into line with that of Russia and that within a year all Abkhaz will hold Russian citizenship.
He said that more than 80 percent of Abkhaz already hold Russian passports.
´´Abkhazia´s movement toward associated membership of the Russian Federation continues,´´ Bagapsh said.
´´Consultations about this are taking place. To achieve this goal, we agreed about our pre-election programs, and we continue to work on it today -- we are synchronizing the legislation of our republic with that of the Russian Federation.´´
Russia began issuing passports to residents ... >>full artcle...
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 8/16/2005 4:00 AM CAN INITIAL MOVES TOWARDS ABKHAZ-GEORGIAN RAPPROCHEMENT BE SUSTAINED? 16.08.2005 - 00:32:03
The Tiflis office of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) is encouraged by the constructive atmosphere at the 4 August UN-mediated talks between Abkhaz and Georgian delegations and at a 10 August meeting in Sukhum...
The Tiflis office of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) is encouraged by the constructive atmosphere at the 4 August UN-mediated talks between Abkhaz and Georgian delegations and at a 10 August meeting in Sukhum between top Abkhaz leaders and the diplomatic representatives in Tbilisi of the five member states of the Friends of the UN Secretary-General for Georgia group, an UNOMIG spokeswoman told RFE/RL on 11 August.
But the spat earlier this week over plans to resume rail traffic between Russia and ... >>full artcle...
Acknowledgement: All available information and documents in "Justice For North Caucasus Group" is provided for the "fair use". There should be no intention for ill-usage of any sort of any published item for commercial purposes and in any way or form. JFNC is a nonprofit group and has no intentions for the distribution of information for commercial or advantageous gain. At the same time consideration is ascertained that all different visions, beliefs, presentations and opinions will be presented to visitors and readers of all message boards of this site. Providing, furnishing, posting and publishing the information of all sources is considered a right to freedom of opinion, speech, expression, and information while at the same time does not necessarily reflect, represent, constitute, or comprise the stand or the opinion of this group. If you have any concerns contact us directly at:
eagle@JusticeForNorthCaucasus.com