Syria, Abkhazia and Ossetia have agreed to exchange recognition and set up Embassy-level diplomatic relations.

“In order to reflect the common will in developing relations between the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of South Ossetia and in an appreciation of the supportive positions of them (Abkhazia and Ossetia) towards the terrorist aggression against Syria, the three countries have agreed on exchanging recognition and setting up Embassy-level diplomatic relations.” An official source at the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said Tuesday.