During the negotiations, the Abkhazian delegation informed the participants of the International Discussions about attempts by the Georgian side to obstruct the participation of Abkhazian athletes in international competitions - specifically a rhythmic gymnastics tournament in Turkey and the World Domino Championship in Spain - by ​​exerting pressure on the organizers of these events.

Particular attention was paid to cases of pressure and threats against Elchin Adzinba, an associate professor at Adnan Menderes University, following her statement at a session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva, in which she addressed the issue of the international isolation faced by citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia.

The Abkhazian side emphasized that the politicization of humanitarian, educational, and sports-related contacts is unacceptable, and underscored the need for respecting and upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to freedom of expression.

Regarding security issues, the Abkhazian side reiterated the urgent need to develop and sign a legally binding document on international guarantees that Georgia will not use force against the Republic of Abkhazia. It was stressed that reaching such an agreement remains the central item on the agenda of the International Discussions and is of fundamental importance for ensuring lasting security and stability in the South Caucasus.

Separate attention was also given to the prospects for resuming the work of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in the town of Gal. The Abkhazian side reaffirmed its interest in restoring the full functioning of this format and presented additional proposals aimed at overcoming existing disagreements and finding mutually acceptable solutions necessary to unblock the mechanism. 

Within the framework of the working group on humanitarian issues, an exchange of views took place regarding freedom of movement, education, and other relevant aspects of the agenda. The co-moderators provided information on the ongoing activities of international organizations and UN agencies in the Republic of Abkhazia. 

The participants in the discussions reaffirmed their interest in maintaining the International Discussions as an important international negotiating format for substantive deliberation on issues of security and stability in the South Caucasus, as well as on pressing humanitarian concerns.

The next, 69th round of the International Discussions is scheduled for March 2027.