The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia informs the citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia that an interstate agreement with the Russian Federation on the settlement of dual citizenship issues enters into force today.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia draws the attention of the citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia to the fact that, in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, the simplified procedure for acquiring Russian citizenship by citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia is regulated by a decree of the President of the Russian Federation.

According to information received from the Russian side, the draft decree is undergoing approval stages in the Government and the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, and it is planned to be signed in the near future.

This decree will regulate the procedure for acquiring Russian citizenship by citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia in a simplified manner.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia will promptly inform citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia about the procedure and conditions for acquiring citizenship of the Russian Federation by citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia.