Levan Mgaloblishvili, the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, alongside Davit Morgoshia, the Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, commemorated the 151st anniversary of the birth of Dimitri Gulia, the founder of Abkhaz literature and historiography. In honor of the occasion, they laid a wreath at the poet's monument and paid tribute to his memory.

Mgaloblishvili emphasized the significance of Dimitri Gulia's role in the rapprochement of Georgian and Abkhaz societies, stating, "Dimitri Gulia’s contribution to fostering closer relations between the Georgian and Abkhaz communities is of fundamental importance. His work stands as an exemplary model, as Gulia was ethnically Abkhaz and profoundly appreciated and understood the importance of Georgian-Abkhaz relations. His scholarly and cultural activities were dedicated to this very cause, and he implemented numerous significant initiatives in this regard."

The Chairman further expressed his confidence that Gulia’s vision would soon be realized, affirming that the unity of Georgians and Abkhaz would ultimately be restored: “I am certain that the shared aspirations of both his and our societies will soon come to fruition, and in the near future, together with our Abkhaz brothers and sisters, we will continue to live in a united and strong Georgia.”

Dimitri Gulia is particularly noted for his foundational contributions to the creation of the Abkhaz alphabet. Additionally, he translated numerous important works of Georgian literature into Abkhaz, including Shota Rustaveli’s The Knight in the Panther’s Skin. He also established the first Abkhaz theatrical troupe and served as the first editor of the Abkhaz newspaper Apsni.

The so-called elections on the occupied territory of Abkhazia represent another unsuccessful attempt by the Russian Federation to legitimize its illegal occupation, ethnic cleansing, and de facto annexation of the region.

The elections conducted under the occupying regime are illegitimate and, according to all norms and principles of international law, represent an unlawful act against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.

No so-called elections on occupied territory can be considered fair as long as the Georgian population has been expelled as a consequence of ethnic cleansing, and the remaining ethnic Abkhaz people have been forced to endure persistent pressure from the Russian Federation for decades. We urge the participants in the Geneva International Discussions and our partner countries to forcefully condemn this fact.

Our main goal is to continue negotiations in order to peacefully facilitate the unconditional return of our temporarily displaced population to Abkhazia and, together with the Abkhaz people, restore our centuries-old unity within a united state.

The Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia calls the international community, which recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders, to properly assess this action.

"Georgia’s path to the European Union goes through Abkhazia," stated Levan Mgaloblishvili, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, during an introductory meeting with H.E. Ms. Anna Sikó, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed future cooperation opportunities in various fields.

Levan Mgaloblishvili spoke to the Ambassador about the activities of the government of Abkhazia and emphasized the importance of the country's peaceful political course and the involvement of the Abkhazia issue in the process.

"I held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of our strategic partner, Hungary. During the meeting, I mentioned that our main goal remains to join the European Union together with the Abkhazian people, with our dignity, customs, and traditions, and that Georgia’s path to the European Union goes through Abkhazia," said Levan Mgaloblishvili.

The Ambassador once again confirmed Hungary's strong support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Hungarian diplomat also expressed full solidarity with our country's European path.

Levan Mgaloblishvili thanked H.E. Ms. Anna Sikó for Hungary's support of Georgia's territorial integrity and the solidarity Hungary shows towards Georgia.

Levan Mgaloblishvili, Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia, participated in the preparatory meeting for the 63rd round of the Geneva International Discussions.

The meeting was held with the co-chairs of the negotiations from the European Union, the United Nations, and the OSCE, and it was accompanied by co-moderators. The Georgian side was led by Lasha Darsalia, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of the Georgian Delegation to the Geneva International Discussions.

During the meeting, the importance of the effective functioning of the Geneva International Discussions was emphasized. In this context, attention was drawn to the main issues on the agenda, including the need for progress on the fulfillment of international obligations undertaken by Russia under the EU-mediated 12 August 2008 ceasefire agreement and the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons and refugees.

Additionally, the importance of the unconditional restoration of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Gali and the regular convening of the mechanism in Gali and Ergneti in accordance with its fundamental principles was highlighted.

During the meeting, the Georgian delegation emphasized the security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in the occupied regions and near the line of occupation. They underscored the actions taken in blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international law, which are directed toward the illegal annexation of these regions. In this context, the Georgian side highlighted the issue of the unlawful operation of the airport in the occupied region of Abkhazia.

The Georgian delegation further highlighted the illegality of the planned so-called presidential elections in the region of Abkhazia, characterizing them as a further egregious violation of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The 63rd round of the Geneva International Discussions is scheduled to take place on 4-5 March 2025.

Levan Mgaloblishvili, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, held a working meeting with veterans at the Government of Abkhazia’s office.

The meeting focused on the social and economic empowerment of veterans, with the aim of improving their access to healthcare services. Participants discussed current challenges and explored opportunities to enhance future cooperation.

The Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia is actively implementing various initiatives, in coordination with state agencies, to support and reintegrate veterans into society.

The woman who sustained injuries in a fire in the temporarily occupied village of Saberio, located in the Gali district, was visited by the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

Levan Mgaloblishvili visited the patient at the Kutaisi Referral Hospital, where he met with both the patient and her family members.

In his statement, Mgaloblishvili confirmed that the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia would provide financial assistance to the family from its reserve fund.

"A profound tragedy has unfolded in Saberio. In such circumstances, it is incredibly difficult to find words that could offer solace to a family overwhelmed by such an immense loss," Mgaloblishvili remarked.

Today, I visited the grandmother of the deceased children at the Kutaisi Referral Hospital. Her physical condition is stable, though her emotional and psychological state remains critical.

It is of utmost importance that we stand by the Cholaria family during this difficult time and provide any possible support to alleviate their suffering. The Government of Abkhazia will allocate financial assistance from its reserve fund to address the family's social rehabilitation needs and other essential requirements," stated Levan Mgaloblishvili.

According to the Medical Director of the Kutaisi Referral Hospital, the patient is suffering from third- and second-degree burns.

Her health condition is classified as moderate, though stable.

The fire that broke out on January 5 in the Cholaria family’s residence in the temporarily occupied village of Saberio, in the Gali district, tragically claimed the lives of five children.

In accordance with the decision of Levan Mgaloblishvili, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, and with the support of the ministries of the government of Abkhazia, New Year gifts were distributed to temporarily displaced people from Abkhazia in connection with the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The festive gifts were given to nearly 1,500 people across the country, including those displaced from Abkhazia, such as large families, socially vulnerable individuals, war veterans, and people with special needs.

In his statement, Levan Mgaloblishvili emphasized: "In line with the decision of the Government of Abkhazia, nearly 1,500 displaced persons from Abkhazia were provided with New Year’s gifts. Addressing the needs of the temporarily displaced population is a priority for us. We aim to engage in more active communication with these citizens in the coming year, ensuring that they can fully benefit from the services offered by the Government of Abkhazia and its ministries."

Alongside the gifts, displaced individuals were provided with informational brochures detailing the activities of the Abkhazian government. These materials contained information on the planned programs, projects, and initiatives for 2025. Additionally, the brochure included the hotline number 143, enabling displaced citizens to access timely and comprehensive information regarding their needs and inquiries.

Levan Mgaloblishvili, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, is continuing his meetings with ambassadors from European countries.

The most recent introductory meeting took place at the Government of Abkhazia with Răzvan Rotundu, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Georgia.

During their discussion, they covered key areas of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia's activities, recent developments in the temporarily occupied territory, and prospects for future cooperation.

Levan Mgaloblishvili, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia met with H.E. Matúš Bušovskŷ, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to Georgia.

During the introductory meeting, the Chairman provided the Ambassador with information about the activities of the Government of Abkhazia, talked about the current situation on the territory of Abkhazia and the cases of systematic violations of the fundamental rights of the local population.

The Ambassador reaffirmed the unwavering support of the Government of Slovak Republic for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The parties discussed opportunities for strengthening future cooperation.

Levan Mgablishvili, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, held a meeting in Khoni with young people who are temporarily displaced from Abkhazia.

The meeting was conducted in a question-and-answer format and attended by Lado Jurkhadze, the Mayor of Khoni, and Bachana Basilaia, the Head of the Khoni IDP Initiative Group.

The discussion focused on the country's peace policy and the role of youth involvement in this process. Participants also addressed the activities and projects of the legitimate government of Abkhazia, which are being carried out by various institutions of the government of Abkhazia to support temporarily displaced youth from Abkhazia. These initiatives include educational programs and employment support.

The meeting was organized by the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia with support of the Khoni IDP Initiative Group.

With the support of the Government of Abkhazia and the initiative of the Information-Analytical Center of Abkhazia, the first journalism prize named after the renowned journalist Alexander (Sasha) Berulava, who was also the first director of Georgian television in Abkhazia, has been awarded to its inaugural winners.

The winners of the journalism prize were selected by a special commission in four categories:

Mamuka Kufaradze - a story or multimedia work on the subject of Abkhazia, published in broadcast or electronic media

Levan Uridia - the best article prepared on the subject of Abkhazia in print or electronic media

Dea Badzaghua - Peace Journalism Prize presented for the best journalistic effort that contributes to the restoration of trust and peace in the context of Georgian military conflicts

Dali Jonjua - Journalistic activity - an IDP journalist from Abkhazia (posthumous award).

Levan Mgaloblishvili, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Jemal Gamakharia, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, Eka Tsivtsivadze, Director of the Information-Analytical Center of Abkhazia, and Guliada Chkadua, Chairwoman of the Competition Commission, were awarded the winners.

Alexander Berulava made a significant contribution to the development of Georgian journalism. He was one of the founders of Georgian television in Abkhazia. For a long period of time, he worked for the following newspapers: “Soviet Abkhazia” and “Republic of Abkhazia”. During the armed conflict in Abkhazia, he worked as a military correspondent, and before the fall of Sokhumi, he was the Head of the Press-Center of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

On the day when Sokhumi fell, Alexander Berulava together with Zhiuli Shartava and other members of the Council of Ministers of Abkhazia was shot down by the Abkhazian secessionists and North Caucasian mercenaries.

The Alexander (Sasha) Berulava journalism prize was awarded for the first time this year, and it has become a tradition to hold the ceremony on November 11 every year.