Abkhazia rejects Turkish mediation in talks with Georgia

Abkhazia has rejected Turkey’s offer to mediate in talks with Georgia, Prime Minister Sergei Shamba said after a meeting with officials at the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

“We are ready to discuss ties between Abkhazia and Turkey with you,” he said in response to the offer, Apsnynpress reports.

“Turkey has interests in our region and we are ready for dialogue,” he went on. “But we hold more concrete talks with those countries that have recognized us.”

“Turkey has historical links with our region. We have established diplomatic relations with Nicaragua and Venezuela and I am confident that the political environment will change with time. We can wait!” he added.