Tuvalu Recognized Independence of Abkhazia

A small state in the Pacific Ocean Tuvalu recognized independence of Abkhazia and so-called South Ossetia.

Abkhazia’s de-facto Prime Minister Sergey Shamba and Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Willy Telavi signed agreement on establishment diplomatic relations between two countries.

The Document was signed on September 18 though the de-facto prime-minister announced about it only on September 23.

The de-facto ministry reports: “Tuvalu’s delegation arrived in Sokhumi to sign the document and establish contacts here.”

The agreement on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Tuvalu and so-called South Ossetia was signed in Tskhinvali. Willy Telavi and de-facto president of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoyty signed it.

“I am glad with the recognition. I would like to declare that international recognition process of South Ossetia is inevitable. We are thankful to Mr. Telavi for his brave decision. The decision of Tuvalu’s government against general double-standard policy is a serious step,” said Kokoyty.

Tuvalu is UN member state. Its population according to July 2011 data is 10, 5 thousand people; the space is 26 square kilometers. It was British colony and gained independence in 1978.

Last year, in September, Tuvalu voted for the resolution of the UN General Assembly on the return of IDPs in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Several scientists think the island of Tuvalu might be sunk as a result of global warming and risen ocean level.

News Agency “Pirveli”