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Presentation of the Representation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Abkhazia was held in Italy

29.04.2017

The delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia which includes the president of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Abkhazia Gennady Gagulia, the mayor of Sukhum Adgur Kharaziya, the Deputy Foreign Minister Kan Taniya, the Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tamila Mertskhulava and others. They visited a number of Italian cities. With the heads of several municipalities and with business circles were discussed issues of mutual cooperation for the long term.

A protocol of intent was signed between the city of Sukhum and one of the Italian cities. The mediator is a signed document, from which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia and the Association of Europe-Abkhazia, established earlier, were removed.

Within the framework of the business trip, the presentation of the Representative Office of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Abkhazia was held in Italy. Representation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry was previously registered in the official bodies of Italy.

CCI of RA presented a film about Abkhazia and  more than 40 representatives of associations and confederation of agricultural branch watched it.

Then there was a discussion and exchange of experience in the field of agro-tourism. At the same time, the Italian side invited Abkhaz colleagues to share their 35-year experience in the development of these industries.

The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The question of the return visit of the Italian colleagues to Abkhazia was discussed.

After the presentation, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a reception for all those present, during this stay, Abkhazian alcoholic beverages, cheeses, Ajinjuh and much more were presented.

Italian businessmen, who know a lot about wine production, highly appreciated Abkhazian wine "Atauad" and "Ashta Lasha" produced by LLC "Wines and beverages of Abkhazia".

At the end of the meeting the parties exchanged gifts.