On February 3, Inal Ardzinba, the de-facto head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of occupied Abkhazia, expressed Abkhazia's interest in engaging with various working formats of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).

Ardzinba highlighted BRICS' efforts towards establishing a fairer international system and enhancing financial and economic architecture. He emphasized the significance of transitioning payments to national currencies within the association's framework. Furthermore, Ardzinba identified potential avenues for Abkhazia's participation in BRICS-related activities, including business group meetings, civil and academic forums, youth forums, young diplomats' forums, and sporting events.

Moreover, Ardzinba discussed strategies to counteract the country's isolation with its ambassadors in Latin American countries. Ardzinba highlighted the aggressive efforts aimed at isolating Abkhazia in the international arena, which include blocking international contacts and preventing participation in various events.

Ardzinba identified four dimensions of this isolation policy:

1. Isolation at the official political level: This involves efforts to hinder interstate contacts with partners.

2. Isolation at the level of business associations: Attempts to block business interactions with Abkhazia.

3. Cultural and humanitarian isolation: Preventing participation of athletes, scientists, artists, and creative groups in international events.

4. Use of fake illegal structures: Certain entities engage with illegitimate authorities instead of official ones in dialogues.

To counter these isolation attempts, Ardzinba outlined several effective tools:

1. Active expansion of international contacts: Strengthening ties with other countries and organizations.

2. Consistent development of effective information influence means utilizing information channels to shape positive opinions about Abkhazia abroad.

3. Holding large-scale events: Organizing events to promote Abkhazia's cultural and business image on the global stage.

Ardzinba urged diplomats to intensify their efforts in all these areas to overcome the challenges posed by isolation and enhance Abkhazia's international presence and influence.