23/09/2011 10:35
Tuvalu recognizes independence of Abkhazia
Tuvalu has recognized independence of Abkhazia, Foreign Minister of Abkhazia Maksim Gvinjiya said today. A recognition document was signed In Sukhumi on September 18. Signatures were put by Prime Ministers of Abkhazia and Tuvalu Sergey Shamba and Willy Telavi.
Tuvalu is a Polynesian island nationa in the center of the Pacific Ocean.
Abkhazia has been recognized by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Nauru and Vanuatu.