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'''Abkhazia–Nauru relations''' refers to the [[bilateralism|bilateral]] [[diplomacy|foreign relations]] between the [[Republic of Abkhazia]] and [[Nauru]]. Relations were established between the states in 2009, in the aftermath of the [[Russo-Georgian War|2008 Russo-Georgian War]], which saw Abkhazia gain [[International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia|partial international recognition]].
'''Abkhazia–Nauru relations''' refers to the [[bilateralism|bilateral]] [[diplomacy|foreign relations]] between the [[Republic of Abkhazia]] and [[Nauru]]. Relations were established between the states on 14 December 2009, in the aftermath of the [[Russo-Georgian War|2008 Russo-Georgian War]], which saw Abkhazia gain [[International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia|partial international recognition]].


==Recognition and diplomatic relations==
==Recognition and diplomatic relations==


Nauru became the fourth United Nations member to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with Abkhazia as an independent state on 15 December 2009.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-44730620091215 | title=Pacific island recognises Georgian rebel region
Nauru recognized and established diplomatic relations with Abkhazia
| work=[[Reuters]] | date=2009-12-15 | accessdate=2009-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{in lang|ru}} http://lenta.ru/news/2009/12/16/nauru/</ref><ref>[http://grani.ru/Politics/World/Europe/Georgia/m.172210.html Науру признало Южную Осетию]. - Грани.ру, 16.12.2009</ref> On 15 December 2009 a recognition agreement between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia, Sergei Shamba, and the Minister of Trade and Foreign Affairs of Nauru, Kieren Keke was signed.
as independent state on 15 December 2009.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-44730620091215 | title=Pacific island recognises Georgian rebel region

| work=[[Reuters]] | date=2009-12-15 | accessdate=2009-12-15}}</ref><ref>{{ru icon}} http://lenta.ru/news/2009/12/16/nauru/</ref><ref>[http://grani.ru/Politics/World/Europe/Georgia/m.172210.html Науру признало Южную Осетию]. - Грани.ру, 16.12.2009</ref>
Former President [[Sprent Dabwido]] claimed Nauru's recognition of Abkhazia was because the people "really need independence". On the other hand, observer Dr. Malakai Koloamatangi said that he believed Nauru recognised Abkhazia in order to gain financial support from [[Russia]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-05-12 |title=Why Nauru is backing the disputed territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia |language=en-AU |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-13/why-is-nauru-backing-south-ossetia-and-abkhazia/9751660 |access-date=2023-10-11}}</ref>


==Meetings between officials==
==Meetings between officials==


Representatives of Nauru were present as observers for the [[Abkhazian presidential election, 2011|presidential elections in Abkhazia]] on 26 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bakutoday.net/representatives-of-nauru-will-be-observers-at-presidential-elections-in-abkhazia.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-09-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325211536/http://www.bakutoday.net/representatives-of-nauru-will-be-observers-at-presidential-elections-in-abkhazia.html |archivedate=2012-03-25 }}</ref>
Representatives of Nauru were present as observers for the [[Abkhazian presidential election, 2011|presidential elections in Abkhazia]] on 26 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bakutoday.net/representatives-of-nauru-will-be-observers-at-presidential-elections-in-abkhazia.html |title=Representatives of Nauru will be observers at presidential elections in Abkhazia |accessdate=2011-09-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325211536/http://www.bakutoday.net/representatives-of-nauru-will-be-observers-at-presidential-elections-in-abkhazia.html |archivedate=2012-03-25 }}</ref>


On 18 September 2012, Abkhazia's Ambassador to Russia [[Igor Akhba]] met with Nauru's President [[Sprent Dabwido]] when the latter visited [[Moscow]] and discussed future cooperation.<ref name=apress_posol>{{cite news|title=Посол Абхазии в России встретился с президентом Науру|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/posol-abkhazii-v-rossii-vstretilsya-s-prezidentom-nauru-/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=19 September 2012}}</ref> On 7 November 2013, Akhba met in Moscow with Dabwido's successor [[Baron Waqa]] and discussed agreements to be signed between Abkhazia and Nauru.<ref name=apress_posol2>{{cite news|title=Посол Абхазии в РФ и президент Науру обсудили перспективы развития сотрудничества Абхазии и Науру|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/posol-abkhazii-v-rf-i-prezident-nauru-obsudili-perspektivy-razvitiya-sotrudnichestva-abkhazii-i-naur/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=8 November 2013}}</ref>
On 18 September 2012, Abkhazia's Ambassador to Russia [[Igor Akhba]] met with Nauru's President [[Sprent Dabwido]] when the latter visited [[Moscow]] and discussed future cooperation.<ref name=apress_posol>{{cite news|title=Посол Абхазии в России встретился с президентом Науру|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/posol-abkhazii-v-rossii-vstretilsya-s-prezidentom-nauru-/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=19 September 2012|archive-date=30 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230225835/http://www.apsnypress.info/news/posol-abkhazii-v-rossii-vstretilsya-s-prezidentom-nauru-/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 7 November 2013, Akhba met in Moscow with Dabwido's successor [[Baron Waqa]] and discussed agreements to be signed between Abkhazia and Nauru.<ref name=apress_posol2>{{cite news|title=Посол Абхазии в РФ и президент Науру обсудили перспективы развития сотрудничества Абхазии и Науру|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/posol-abkhazii-v-rf-i-prezident-nauru-obsudili-perspektivy-razvitiya-sotrudnichestva-abkhazii-i-naur/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=8 November 2013|archive-date=30 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230225951/http://www.apsnypress.info/news/posol-abkhazii-v-rf-i-prezident-nauru-obsudili-perspektivy-razvitiya-sotrudnichestva-abkhazii-i-naur/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On 22 August 2014, Nauru's Speaker of Parliament [[Ludwig Scotty]] was awarded the order Akhdz-Apsha second degree by Acting President [[Valeri Bganba]].<ref name=apress_pervyy>{{cite news|title=Первый премьер-министр, спикер парламента Республики Науру Скотти Людвиг Дерангадаге награжден орденом "Ахьдз-Апша" II степени|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/pervyy-premer-ministr-spiker-parlamenta-respubliki-nauru-skotti-lyudvig-derangadage-nagrazhden-orden/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=22 August 2014}}</ref>
On 22 August 2014, Nauru's Speaker of Parliament [[Ludwig Scotty]] was awarded the order Akhdz-Apsha second degree by Acting President [[Valeri Bganba]].<ref name=apress_pervyy>{{cite news|title=Первый премьер-министр, спикер парламента Республики Науру Скотти Людвиг Дерангадаге награжден орденом "Ахьдз-Апша" II степени|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/pervyy-premer-ministr-spiker-parlamenta-respubliki-nauru-skotti-lyudvig-derangadage-nagrazhden-orden/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=22 August 2014|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120021/http://www.apsnypress.info/news/pervyy-premer-ministr-spiker-parlamenta-respubliki-nauru-skotti-lyudvig-derangadage-nagrazhden-orden/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Between 18 and 20 April 2015, a delegation from Nauru visited Abkhazia headed by Vice President [[David Adeang]]. It discussed the signing of three agreements on cooperation and the appointment of an honorary consul of Nauru in Abkhazia.<ref name=apress_nashi>{{cite news|title=Наши страны должны стать ближе, а отношения крепче — вице-президент Республики Науру Адеанг Дэвид Уайау|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/nashi-strany-dolzhny-stat-blizhe-a-otnosheniya-krepche-vitse-prezident-respubliki-nauru-adeang-devid/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=18 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=apress_ministr>{{cite news|title=Министр иностранных дел Абхазии Вячеслав Чирикба провел встречу с делегацией из Науру|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/ministr-inostrannykh-del-abkhazii-vyacheslav-chirikba-provel-vstrechu-s-delegatsiey-iz-nauru/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=18 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=apress_otnosheniya>{{cite news|title=Отношения между Республикой Абхазия и Республикой Науру должны складываться в соответствии с нормами международного права – Рауль Хаджимба|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/otnosheniya-mezhdu-respublikoy-abkhaziya-i-respublikoy-nauru-dolzhny-skladyvatsya-v-sootvetstvii-s-n/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=20 April 2015}}</ref>
Between 18 and 20 April 2015, a delegation from Nauru visited Abkhazia headed by Vice President [[David Adeang]]. It discussed the signing of three agreements on cooperation and the appointment of an honorary consul of Nauru in Abkhazia.<ref name=apress_nashi>{{cite news|title=Наши страны должны стать ближе, а отношения крепче — вице-президент Республики Науру Адеанг Дэвид Уайау|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/nashi-strany-dolzhny-stat-blizhe-a-otnosheniya-krepche-vitse-prezident-respubliki-nauru-adeang-devid/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=18 April 2015|archive-date=30 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230225939/http://www.apsnypress.info/news/nashi-strany-dolzhny-stat-blizhe-a-otnosheniya-krepche-vitse-prezident-respubliki-nauru-adeang-devid/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=apress_ministr>{{cite news|title=Министр иностранных дел Абхазии Вячеслав Чирикба провел встречу с делегацией из Науру|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/ministr-inostrannykh-del-abkhazii-vyacheslav-chirikba-provel-vstrechu-s-delegatsiey-iz-nauru/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=18 April 2015|archive-date=30 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230225846/http://www.apsnypress.info/news/ministr-inostrannykh-del-abkhazii-vyacheslav-chirikba-provel-vstrechu-s-delegatsiey-iz-nauru/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=apress_otnosheniya>{{cite news|title=Отношения между Республикой Абхазия и Республикой Науру должны складываться в соответствии с нормами международного права – Рауль Хаджимба|url=http://www.apsnypress.info/news/otnosheniya-mezhdu-respublikoy-abkhaziya-i-respublikoy-nauru-dolzhny-skladyvatsya-v-sootvetstvii-s-n/|accessdate=20 April 2015|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=20 April 2015|archive-date=30 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230225926/http://www.apsnypress.info/news/otnosheniya-mezhdu-respublikoy-abkhaziya-i-respublikoy-nauru-dolzhny-skladyvatsya-v-sootvetstvii-s-n/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On 27-29 September 2015, Ludwig Scotty, the Speaker of Parliament of Nauru paid a visit to Abkhazia on 23rd year Anniversary of Victory Day of Abkhazian War 1992-1993 in Sukhumi, Abkhazia.
On 27-29 September 2015, Ludwig Scotty, the Speaker of Parliament of Nauru paid a visit to Abkhazia on the 23rd anniversary of Victory Day of Abkhazian War 1992–1993 in Sukhumi, Abkhazia.


On 29 September 2016, during a visit to Abkhazia of a delegation led by Nauru's Speaker of Parliament [[Cyril Buraman]], the two countries signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.<ref name="apress_mezhdu">{{cite news|title=Между Абхазией и Науру подписан Договор о дружбе и сотрудничестве|url=http://apsnypress.info/news/mezhdu-abkhaziey-i-nauru-podpisan-dogovor-o-druzhbe-i-sotrudnichestve/|accessdate=26 October 2016|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=29 September 2016}}</ref>
On 29 September 2016, during a visit to Abkhazia of a delegation led by Nauru's Speaker of Parliament [[Cyril Buraman]], the two countries signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.<ref name="apress_mezhdu">{{cite news|title=Между Абхазией и Науру подписан Договор о дружбе и сотрудничестве|url=http://apsnypress.info/news/mezhdu-abkhaziey-i-nauru-podpisan-dogovor-o-druzhbe-i-sotrudnichestve/|accessdate=26 October 2016|agency=[[Apsnypress]]|date=29 September 2016|archive-date=5 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505120244/http://apsnypress.info/news/mezhdu-abkhaziey-i-nauru-podpisan-dogovor-o-druzhbe-i-sotrudnichestve|url-status=dead}}</ref>


After paid visit and meeting with Foreign Minister of Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov in Sochi on 22 November 2017, H.E. [[Baron Waqa]], the former [[President of Nauru]] made a visit to Abkhazia in 22-23 November 2017. He was the first non-Russian head of state to visit Republic of Abkhazia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurasianet.org/node/86011|title=Nauru Stays Loyal In Face of U.S. Pressure|last=Kupfer|first=Matthew|date=2017-11-13|publisher=Eurasianet.org|accessdate=2017-11-16}}</ref> President Waqa and President Khajimba issued had some important agenda's talks and discussed in this moment. Both of nations agreeing to increasing mutual relationship in the higher level both of Republic of Nauru and Republic of Abkhazia.
After paid visit and meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov in Sochi on 22 November 2017, H.E. [[Baron Waqa]], then [[President of Nauru]] made a visit to Abkhazia on 22-23 November 2017. He was the first non-Russian head of state to visit the Republic of Abkhazia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurasianet.org/node/86011|title=Nauru Stays Loyal In Face of U.S. Pressure|last=Kupfer|first=Matthew|date=2017-11-13|publisher=Eurasianet.org|accessdate=2017-11-16}}</ref> Waqa and Khajimba issued had some important agenda's talks and discussed at this moment. Both nations agreed to increase mutual relationship in the higher level both of Republic of Nauru and the Republic of Abkhazia.


On the occasion of fifty years Independence of Nauru in 31 January 2018, Delegation from Abkhazia joining with delegation from South Ossetia paid visit as invitation from Nauru Government in this occasion on 27 January-4 February 2018. There are several agenda's talks from Abkhazia officials and Nauru officials. Minister of Foreign Affairs Abkhazia, [[Daur Kove]] meets with former President Nauru, [[Baron Waqa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfaapsny.org/en/allnews/news/visits_info/delegatsiya-respubliki-abkhaziya-pribyla-s-ofitsialnym-vizitom-v-respubliku-nauru-/}}</ref>
On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the independence of Nauru on 31 January 2018, a delegation from Abkhazia (together with a delegation from South Ossetia) paid a visit on this occasion on 27 January–4 February 2018. There were several agenda talks from Abkhazia officials and Nauru officials. Minister of Foreign Affairs Abkhazia, [[Daur Kove]] meets with then-President Nauru, [[Baron Waqa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfaapsny.org/en/allnews/news/visits_info/delegatsiya-respubliki-abkhaziya-pribyla-s-ofitsialnym-vizitom-v-respubliku-nauru-/|title=The Delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia arrived with the official visit to the Republic of Nauru|date=26 January 2018|website=mfaapsny.org}}</ref> Several bilateral documents were signed between the Abkhaz Foreign Minister and the Government and Parliament of Nauru on 1 February 2018 between Said Kharazia and Cyril Buraman.


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Abkhazia–Nauru relations
Map indicating locations of Abkhazia and Nauru

Abkhazia

Nauru

Abkhazia–Nauru relations refers to the bilateral foreign relations between the Republic of Abkhazia and Nauru. Relations were established between the states on 14 December 2009, in the aftermath of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, which saw Abkhazia gain partial international recognition.

Recognition and diplomatic relations

Nauru became the fourth United Nations member to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with Abkhazia as an independent state on 15 December 2009.[1][2][3] On 15 December 2009 a recognition agreement between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia, Sergei Shamba, and the Minister of Trade and Foreign Affairs of Nauru, Kieren Keke was signed.

Former President Sprent Dabwido claimed Nauru's recognition of Abkhazia was because the people "really need independence". On the other hand, observer Dr. Malakai Koloamatangi said that he believed Nauru recognised Abkhazia in order to gain financial support from Russia.[4]

Meetings between officials

Representatives of Nauru were present as observers for the presidential elections in Abkhazia on 26 August 2011.[5]

On 18 September 2012, Abkhazia's Ambassador to Russia Igor Akhba met with Nauru's President Sprent Dabwido when the latter visited Moscow and discussed future cooperation.[6] On 7 November 2013, Akhba met in Moscow with Dabwido's successor Baron Waqa and discussed agreements to be signed between Abkhazia and Nauru.[7]

On 22 August 2014, Nauru's Speaker of Parliament Ludwig Scotty was awarded the order Akhdz-Apsha second degree by Acting President Valeri Bganba.[8]

Between 18 and 20 April 2015, a delegation from Nauru visited Abkhazia headed by Vice President David Adeang. It discussed the signing of three agreements on cooperation and the appointment of an honorary consul of Nauru in Abkhazia.[9][10][11]

On 27-29 September 2015, Ludwig Scotty, the Speaker of Parliament of Nauru paid a visit to Abkhazia on the 23rd anniversary of Victory Day of Abkhazian War 1992–1993 in Sukhumi, Abkhazia.

On 29 September 2016, during a visit to Abkhazia of a delegation led by Nauru's Speaker of Parliament Cyril Buraman, the two countries signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.[12]

After paid visit and meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov in Sochi on 22 November 2017, H.E. Baron Waqa, then President of Nauru made a visit to Abkhazia on 22-23 November 2017. He was the first non-Russian head of state to visit the Republic of Abkhazia.[13] Waqa and Khajimba issued had some important agenda's talks and discussed at this moment. Both nations agreed to increase mutual relationship in the higher level both of Republic of Nauru and the Republic of Abkhazia.

On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the independence of Nauru on 31 January 2018, a delegation from Abkhazia (together with a delegation from South Ossetia) paid a visit on this occasion on 27 January–4 February 2018. There were several agenda talks from Abkhazia officials and Nauru officials. Minister of Foreign Affairs Abkhazia, Daur Kove meets with then-President Nauru, Baron Waqa.[14] Several bilateral documents were signed between the Abkhaz Foreign Minister and the Government and Parliament of Nauru on 1 February 2018 between Said Kharazia and Cyril Buraman.

References

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  2. ^ (in Russian) http://lenta.ru/news/2009/12/16/nauru/
  3. ^ Науру признало Южную Осетию. - Грани.ру, 16.12.2009
  4. ^ "Why Nauru is backing the disputed territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia". ABC News. 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  5. ^ "Representatives of Nauru will be observers at presidential elections in Abkhazia". Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  6. ^ "Посол Абхазии в России встретился с президентом Науру". Apsnypress. 19 September 2012. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Посол Абхазии в РФ и президент Науру обсудили перспективы развития сотрудничества Абхазии и Науру". Apsnypress. 8 November 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  8. ^ "Первый премьер-министр, спикер парламента Республики Науру Скотти Людвиг Дерангадаге награжден орденом "Ахьдз-Апша" II степени". Apsnypress. 22 August 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Наши страны должны стать ближе, а отношения крепче — вице-президент Республики Науру Адеанг Дэвид Уайау". Apsnypress. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  10. ^ "Министр иностранных дел Абхазии Вячеслав Чирикба провел встречу с делегацией из Науру". Apsnypress. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Отношения между Республикой Абхазия и Республикой Науру должны складываться в соответствии с нормами международного права – Рауль Хаджимба". Apsnypress. 20 April 2015. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  12. ^ "Между Абхазией и Науру подписан Договор о дружбе и сотрудничестве". Apsnypress. 29 September 2016. Archived from the original on 5 May 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  13. ^ Kupfer, Matthew (2017-11-13). "Nauru Stays Loyal In Face of U.S. Pressure". Eurasianet.org. Retrieved 2017-11-16.
  14. ^ "The Delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia arrived with the official visit to the Republic of Nauru". mfaapsny.org. 26 January 2018.