Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has confirmed that the transportation of gasoline to Russian-occupied Abkhazia was agreed with the Georgian government.
Speaking at a briefing on August 18, Kobakhidze said that because of the political sensitivity surrounding the issue, businesses had approached the government and received permission to trade gasoline with the occupied territory.
He claimed that the government saw potential benefits from the move, including in terms of rebuilding trust.
Kobakhidze said the initiative had come from the occupied territory due to a fuel shortage there, although he did not know whether the request had originated from local businesses or another party.
He added that he believed people in Abkhazia were satisfied with Tbilisi’s decision.
Kobakhidze stated that around 680 tons of fuel have already been delivered to the occupied territory. He said the amount was not particularly large, but was sufficient to respond to the humanitarian situation.
The prime minister also said further fuel supplies would be delivered to Abkhazia.
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