Abkhaz Armed Forces Discuses modernization plan with Russian Federation TASS 81303172.

The modernization of the Abkhaz Armed Forces was discussed as part of the implementing of the Treaty on Alliance and Strategic Partnership signed by the Russian and Abkhaz presidents on November 24, 2014. The treaty stipulates "the achieving of the interoperability of the armed forces of the two states." Abkhaz General Staff Chief Anatoly Khrulyov led the Abkhaz team, and Russian General Staff Deputy Chief Sergei Istrakov headed the Russian delegation of specialists in various fields.

"During the consultations, we have devised a more accurate plan for modernizing the Abkhaz Armed Forces, because Article 8 of the international treaty provides for materiel commonality and the introduction of standards of social benefits for the troops," Anatoly Khrulyov told the Abkhaz television broadcaster in an interview.