Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region on Friday asked the international community to recognize its self-proclaimed independence, according to reports reaching here.
The Abkhaz regional legislature has adopted an appeal to the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and all countries asking for recognition, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.
A separate appeal asking for help in its strive for international recognition was sent to Russia's parliament.
Russia on Thursday lifted a ban on trade and economic, financial, transport and other ties with Abkhazia along its border, a move criticized by Georgia, which says it will provide support for separatism.
Relations between Russia and Georgia have been soured by an array of rows such as Georgia's breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, that allegedly gained support from Russia, as well as its striving for NATO membership.
The two sides, however, have both pledged to improve political relations, resume transportation and boost trade.
Source: Xinhua
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