The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Unified Religious Administration of Muslims of Abkhazia, Mufti Timur Dzyba.
Members of the Government, Parliament deputies, the leadership of the Gudauta district, representatives of the Armenian community, villagers, and school graduates of different years also took part in the event.
Head of the Abkhazian Orthodox Church , Priest Vissarion Apliaa, informed the President about the Church’s current activities and the pressing issues facing the clergy. In particular, the discussion concerned on the preservation of Orthodox traditions, the condition of church complexes, and the organization of church services in the republic's districts. 
For outstanding personal contributions to the development and implementation of foreign policy, the promotion of the interests of the Republic of Abkhazia internationally, and the development and strengthening of political ties with foreign states, the honorary title “Honored Worker of the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Abkhazia” was awarded to Sergey Mironovich Shamba.
Over the course of two hours, the Head of State answered more than 20 questions covering key areas of the country’s development. The discussion focused on the priorities of domestic and foreign policy, ongoing personnel decisions, the development of the economy, and the current situation in the energy sector. Current healthcare issues and the implementation of youth policy were also discussed.
The head of state emphasized that this work must continue, despite the fact that it is often not visible to the general public.
The head of state announced this today at a meeting of the Council for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking.
Today, May 14, on the 81st anniversary of the birth of the First President of Abkhazia, a flower-laying ceremony was held at the Vladislav Ardzinba Memorial in the village of Nizhnyaya Eshera.
Prime Minister Vladimir Delba, Minister of Economy Teymuraz Mikvabia, Chairman of the State Committee for Communications, Mass Media and Digital Development Roland Berulava, as well as representatives of relevant agencies and the IT sector, took part in the discussion.
Today, a solemn ceremony for the presentation of the standard of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Abkhazia was held at the Ministry of Defense. Vice President Beslan Bigvava also took part in the event.
Today, May 12, on the 109th anniversary of the birth of People’s Poet Bagrat Shinkuba, a flower-laying ceremony was held at his monument.
During a meeting with active members of the Moscow Abkhazian diaspora, President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba answered a question regarding the benefits of programs and projects being implemented in Abkhazia with Russia’s support.

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