24 Nov 2014 16:31

Russia, Abkhazia sign new agreement on alliance, strategic partnership

SOCHI, Bocharov Ruchei. Nov 24 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Abkhazian leader Raul Khadzhimba have signed a new Agreement on Alliance and Strategic Partnership.

On Monday, the Russian and Abkhazian leaders held talks at Putin's residence in Sochi. The heads of state first spoke one on one and then were joined by members of their delegations.

Following the meeting in an expanded format, the presidents put their signatures on the document.