Day: December 4, 2024

Expert discusses Abkhaz – Russian agreement

On December 3, the Abkhazian parliament voted against ratifying the controversial Russian-Abkhazian investment agreement, which had led to the resignation of the republic’s president, Aslan Bzhania.

However, according to Leuan Lagulaa, editor-in-chief of the leading Abkhazian media outlet APSNYKHABAR, the parliament’s decision is not an anti-Russian act but a response to Bzhania’s policies.

Abkhazia protests against a controversial investment deal with Russia, demand president’s resignation. 15-16 November, 2024

It is considered exploitative for Abkhazia and is ironically referred to as “benefits for oligarchs”

Comment by Leuan Lagulaa

“The parliament’s decision not to ratify the investment agreement promoted and signed by the government of former President Aslan Bzhania is not an anti-Russian act, as some might try to portray it, nor is it a response to the Russian Federation. It is a response to Aslan Bzhania’s policies.

This decision by parliament can be seen as the end of the chapter on the former president’s rule and as a vote of no confidence in his government.”

Op-ed: Agreement on Russian investments in Abkhazia’s economy is exploitative and humiliating

Tengiz Jopua: “This contradicts the long-term and medium-term interests of Abkhaz participants in the national economy.”

It is important to understand that Abkhazia is grappling with a problem deeply rooted in its super-presidential system, which lacks mechanisms for effective oversight of the head of state’s actions. It was this system that forced the country to endure the painful process of Bzhania’s resignation to prevent further threats to Abkhazia’s sovereignty and independence.

Today is a day of the will of the Abkhaz people—a day when their interests took precedence over personal ambitions. However, the challenges are far from over. As MP Daut Khutaba aptly noted, the next president will need to “work diplomatic miracles” and demonstrate strong character, as Aslan Bzhania and his team have left behind a heavy legacy.

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JAMnews Abkhazia editor Inal Khashig believes the problem isn’t with individual presidents but with the unchecked powers of the office

The idea of holding an extraordinary parliamentary session to discuss the ratification of the agreement came from the opposition. Twenty-four out of 35 deputies participated in the session, and the decision not to ratify the agreement was passed by a majority vote.

Opposition MP Kan Kvarchia also proposed a vote of no confidence in the official responsible for the agreement—Minister of Economy Kristina Ozgan. The MP believes that the political crisis in the republic is the result of Ozgan’s failed performance.

A controversial agreement on Russian investments in Abkhazia was signed without parliamentary approval

The parliament prepared 20 amendments to the draft agreement, but the authorities insisted that it remain unchanged.

Although a vote on this issue did not take place, opposition representatives met with Acting President Badr Gunba after the session, demanding the removal of officials from the government who openly support former President Aslan Bzhania. This includes Kristina Ozgan.

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