On 26 August 2013 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia David Sanakoev had a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Government of Republic of Abkhazia Beslan Eshba and with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Abkhazia Oleg Arshba, they arrived to the Republic for celebrations of the 5th anniversary since recognition of the independence of the Republic of South Ossetia by Russian Federation. At the meeting participated Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia Alan Kochiev.
During the meeting the sides congratulated each other with this remarkable day that is a critical benchmark in the recent history of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Above that, during the meeting were discussed aspects of further development, interaction as well as issues of mutual cooperation.
Tskhinval, 26 August 2013