In 22th of September delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia, led by Prime Minister Beslan Bartsits visited the Republic of Mordovia. The delegation includes Minister of Economy Adgur Ardzynba, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Abkhazia Gennady Gaguliya, head of administration of the Gudauta district Ruslan Ladariya and Advisor to the President of CCI of RA Tamila Mertshulava. The visit was official and was held at the invitation of the Head of Mordovia, Vladimir Volkov.

The working day began with a visit to an autonomous institution "Technopark-Mordovia", where was held the presentation of the Republic of Mordovia. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Moldova Vladimir Mazov and representatives of companies have firstly demonstrated, and then presented the guests with product samples.

In the conference hall of “Technopark” delegation of Abkhazia met at the round table with representatives of the business of Mordovia and discussed with them the possibility of interaction.

"Our two republics already have things in common, as Abkhazia becomes Mordovia lighting products, but after today's presentation, we plan to significantly expand trade. We see potential partners in other industries ", - said the Prime Minister of RA Beslan Bartsits.

An agreement was signed between the Union of "Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Mordovia" and the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Abkhazia.

From the Abkhaz side agreement was signed by the president of CCI of RA Gennady Gaguliya, on the part of the Republic of Mordovia - director of the Union of Chamber of Commerce Konstantin Pakshin.

Next, the Abkhaz delegation visited a number of companies from Mordovia: “Optikenergo ", confectionery factory JSC" Lamzur ". Then the guests were given a tour of the capital of Mordovia -Saransk, the State Museum and the theater.

After the tour, there was an official reception of the delegation of the Republic of Mordovia, Vladimir Volkov.

In welcome address, Vladimir Volkov expressed a desire to develop bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture, education and trade.

Head of Mordovia gave a dinner in honor of the Abkhazian delegation.

"The visit has been very fruitful. We not only saw the economic potential of the Republic of Mordovia, but also their willingness to cooperate with the Abkhaz businessmen. In particular, the received proposals on the creation of joint ventures on the territory of Abkhazia and citrus fruit processing for export of finished products in the Republic of Mordovia and increase trade turnover between our republic and Mordovia ", - commented on the results of the visit President of the CCI of RA Gennady Gaguliya.