SUKHUM Sep 1President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhaniya on Thursday at a meeting with representatives of the movement «Mothers of Abkhazia for Peace and Social Justice» said that he was in favor of ratifying the agreement on the transfer of property to Russia on the territory of the Pitsunda state dacha. The state dacha in Pitsunda, whose territory is more than 180 hectares , is leased from the Russian side under the Agreement between the government of Abkhazia and the Main Directorate of Security of the Russian Federation dated September 14, 1995. A new Agreement between the governments of the Russian Federation and Abkhazia on the transfer of ownership of an object on the territory of Abkhazia to Russia and the procedure for its use was signed in January 2022. However, the opposition opposes the ratification of this agreement by the parliament, believing that the document contains clauses that contradict the constitution of Abkhazia.August 26, 12:30TourismAmbassador to Abkhazia told how Russian tourists spend their holidays in the country»For my part, I am ready to answer all questions from both representatives of the opposition and, in general, citizens who are concerned about this agreement. I believe that the agreement should be ratified, and I am absolutely convinced of the correctness of this decision,» the president said, stressing that the document does not pose any threat to Abkhazia. In turn, representatives of the movement expressed support for the course of the country's leadership, noting the importance of dialogue between the government and the opposition in the interests of the people and the future of children. They also called for the use of all levers to prevent the escalation of tension in society. Earlier, Abkhaz activists asked Bzhaniya not to ratify the agreement on the transfer of the Pitsunda state dacha to Russia. On Thursday, Bzhaniya addressed the people of the republic in connection with public concern about allowing the sale of land to foreign citizens, saying that «there can be no talk of any form of sale.» Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Abkhazia Mikhail Shurgalin said in an interview with RIA Novosti that the delay in considering the issue of ratifying the agreement on the Pitsunda state dacha will affect Russia's desire to invest in such large-scale projects as the construction of an airport, tourist facilities, and the reconstruction of the railway. He also stressed that Russia does not plan to privatize the Pitsunda state dacha or transfer it to private individuals. check the legality of the transfer of state dacha in Pitsunda
