The de facto Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia commented on Nauru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations, claiming that “unprecedented pressure” was exerted on Nauru to force the break in diplomatic ties.
Sukhumi stated that the implementation of joint initiatives was obstructed by Georgia and its Western partners, who applied political, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Nauru to force a review of its decision to recognize Abkhazia.
The statement also cited former President of Nauru Baron Waqa, who allegedly publicly declared during a visit to Abkhazia that there were attempts to force his country to withdraw its recognition of Abkhazia through political and financial pressure.
“Such practice contradicts the fundamental principles of the UN Charter. Historical experience shows that a policy of pressure, threats, economic coercion, and attempts at artificial isolation cannot change existing political realities,” the statement reads.