Russian Security Council official Nurgaliyev, Abkhazian president discuss in Moscow security of Russian tourists in Abkhazia

MOSCOW. April 18 (Interfax) - Abkhaz President Aslan Bzhania has met with First Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Rashid Nurgaliyev in Moscow, the press service for the Russian Security Council's office said.

"Considering the upcoming tourist season, they discussed ensuring the security of Russian tourists visiting Abkhazia," the press service said in a statement.

The sides also exchanged views on regional security issues and Abkhazia's socio-economic development, it said.