Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, attended the solemn ceremony for the National Teacher Award.

The audience was addressed by Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of Georgia; Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia; Shalva Papuashvili, Chairman of the Parliament; and Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science, and Youth. They congratulated the teachers on their professional day and expressed gratitude for their invaluable contribution to raising future generations.

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to society and the development of the education system, ten distinguished teachers received the National Teacher Award, along with a monetary prize. Among the award recipients was Rusudan Lomtadze, an English language teacher at Public School #5 of Abkhazia.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Government and Parliament of Georgia, representatives of state institutions, members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, deputies of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, representatives of local authorities, and the Patriarchate.

National Teacher’s Day is celebrated annually on October 27, marking the birthday of Iakob Gogebashvili, an outstanding Georgian educator, founder of scientific pedagogy, publicist, children's writer, and public figure.

On October 26, 2026, Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, participated in a preparatory meeting for the 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Georgian delegation was headed by Lasha Darsalia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Head of the Georgian Delegation to the Geneva International Discussions. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was attended by the Co-Chairs and representatives of the European Union, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the United Nations.

During the meeting, the Georgian side paid special attention to the security, humanitarian, and human rights challenges present in the occupied regions of Georgia and the territories adjacent to the occupation line. Actions by the Russian Federation aimed at the illegal annexation of Georgia's occupied regions, which violate fundamental principles of international law, were discussed.

The meeting also emphasized the necessity of ensuring the effectiveness of the negotiation format and achieving concrete progress on key substantive issues.

In this context, particular emphasis was placed on the Russian Federation's compliance with international obligations under the EU-mediated ceasefire agreement of August 12, 2008, as well as the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to their places of origin.

The 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions is scheduled to take place on November 10–11, 2026.

The play "Pass of the Displaced" (Devnilta Ugheltekhili) was held at the Nodar Dumbadze Professional State Youth Theatre.

The Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Giorgi Jincharadze, attended the performance.

Written by Nikoloz Robakidze, the play is based on Guram Odisharia’s short story of the same name.

The play deals with the experience of displacement—being uprooted from one's home, the lost past, the tragedy of war, and the desire and hope for returning to the homeland.

The performance was attended by members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and the writer Guram Odisharia.

The play "Pass of the Displaced" was staged within the framework of the "Digital Sokhumi" project.

A solemn award ceremony was held for the 2026 Teachers of the Year and Honored Educators of public schools of Abkhazia.

The event was opened with welcome remarks by Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. In his address, the Chairman highlighted the invaluable contribution of teachers to the education and upbringing of future generations and emphasized the importance of recognizing and appreciating their dedicated work.

The invited guests were also addressed by Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia; Giorgi Volski, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia; and Giorgi Dzadzamia, Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

At the event, the 2026 Teachers of the Year of public schools of Abkhazia—Mate Shonia, Maka Katalandze, and Angelina Gogia—along with the Honored Educators of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia—Lia Tevzadze, Luara Chakaberia, Nunu Pertenava, Svetlana Rurua, Tamar Tserediani, and Zoia Bokuchava—were awarded certificates and gifts.

As part of the event, Marine Chakvetadze and Rusudan Shonia were presented with Certificates of Appreciation from the Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia.

The award ceremony was attended by Mariam Lashkhi, Chair of the Education, Science, and Youth Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, members of the Parliament of Georgia, members of the Abkhazian Government, deputies of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, teachers from Abkhazia's public schools, and other invited guests.

The Teachers of the Year were selected by a special commission within the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. The selected candidates stand out for their modern and innovative teaching methods, student-oriented practices, positive performance dynamics in recent years, and a continuous dedication to enhancing their professional qualifications.

The award ceremony for Honored Educators and Teachers of the Year of public schools of Abkhazia is organized annually by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Abkhazia.

A regular meeting of the Government was held under the leadership of Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. During the meeting, government members discussed new programs and initiatives.

The Chairman emphasized that the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia continues to support the displaced population across various areas, with particular attention to improving their social conditions, promoting cultural, youth and other initiatives related to Abkhazia, and enhancing the efficiency of public governance.

“Today’s government meeting addressed several important issues. We have decided to significantly increase funding for social assistance to displaced veterans this year. Internally displaced veterans from Abkhazia with Group I disabilities will receive a one-time financial assistance payment of 500 GEL.

Today, the draft amendment to the 2026 budget was also presented. Notably, through resource reallocation and optimization, we have further reduced administrative expenses and increased program funding.

Furthermore, we are launching an important reform aimed at improving public governance efficiency and the targeted use of budgetary resources. We are introducing the practice of approving four-year medium-term action plans within the ministries.

This approach will increase the transparency of the ministries' activities and enhance reporting quality, which will directly translate into improved efficiency of programs aimed at the well-being of internally displaced persons.

I would also like to announce a new initiative. This year, a total of 290 000 GEL will be allocated to support cultural, sports, and youth initiatives related to Abkhazia. Calls for project proposals in the fields of publishing and cultural heritage preservation are already open.

In addition, two youth camps are planned, where up to 100 displaced beneficiaries will take part in non-formal educational activities,” stated Giorgi Jincharadze.

The meeting also addressed other current issues within the remit of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

The Sokhumi Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Professional State Drama Theatre opened its new season with the premiere of “Three Perilous Days.”

Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia attended the performance.

“Three Perilous Days” was directed by Aleksandre Kantaria, based on the famous novel “The Catcher in the Rye” by American writer J. D. Salinger. The play tells the story of the young protagonist's metamorphosis and his relationship with the outside world.

Giorgi Volski, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and deputies of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia also attended the performance.

The production was staged with the support of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.