Abkhazian Authority Denies Presence of Chechen Guerrillas in Abkhazia

Aggravation of situation in Abkhazia is not anticipated, Prime Minister of self-declared republic of Abkhazia Anri Jergenia stated after the meeting with President Shevardnadze today. Jergenia does not confirm information about presence of Chechen guerrillas in Tkvarcheli, Abkhazia, as the Russian news services informed earlier.   

Jergenia discussed with President Shevardnadze the means of prevention of armed clashes between the Georgian guerrillas and Abkhazian military units. Further details of negotiation are unknown.     

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