In connection with the Izvestia article citing a commentary by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated December 3, 2025, we consider it necessary to clarify the position of the Republic of Abkhazia on a number of issues raised.

The first issue of the scientific journal "Petersburg Almanac of Caucasian Studies" was published. The almanac includes an article, "The Abkhaz Language and its place in the Caucasian Language Family," by Khibla Amichba, PhD in Philology and Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Federal Republic of Germany. The article explores the role of the Abkhaz language in the context of the Caucasian language family, as well as current issues in its study and preservation.

Khibla Amichba, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Federal Republic of Germany, participated in the German-Kyrgyz Economic Forum, held in Berlin at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK).

On December 1, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia Odissei Bigvava met with young Abkhazian gymnast Sofia Bodzhgua.

The International Festival of Gastronomy, Culture, and Traditions was held in the Republic of Nicaragua on November 29-30. The event brought together representatives of 39 countries.

At the invitation of the National Assembly-Parliament of the Republic of Nicaragua and the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Nicaragua, Inar Ladaria, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Abkhazia to Nicaragua and the Embassy's Minister-Counselor attended a special session in honor of the "International Day of Solidarity with the People of Palestine," held by the National Assembly-Parliament of Nicaragua.

Oleg Bartsits, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia congratulated Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres, Co- Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, on his birthday.

Thirty-one years ago, on November 26, 1994, the Basic Law of the Republic of Abkhazia was adopted at the 12-th session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia.

Oleg Bartsits, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia congratulated Adgur Kakoba, Associate Professor of the Abkhaz Literature Department at Abkhaz State University and recipient of the Order of Leon on his anniversary.

Oleg Bartsits, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia congratulated Yauz Atryshba on his election as President of the Federation of Abkhaz Cultural Centers in Turkey.