The meeting provided a forum for participants to exchange information and to analyze opportunities and obstacles in the peace process in an atmosphere that encourages realism and mutual respect.

The participants examined political developments over recent years. They engaged in a joint analysis of the present situation, exchanged views on the geopolitical context, and discussed a range of issues that impact on the lives of people affected by conflict. The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to articulate the interests and positions of their respective societies, and to express their perceptions of challenges and threats.

The discussions in the workshop were frank, open and respectful. Participants emphasized the importance of having opportunities for information exchange and increasing mutual understanding. They welcomed the opportunity to meet in an informal and unofficial context that does not have a decision-making character.

The Abkhaz participants in the workshop were Daur Arshba, Manana Gurgulia, Inal Khashig, Batal Tabagua. The Georgian participants were Ketevan Chumbadze, Marina Elbakidze, Giorgi Kadjaia, Mikheil Mirziashvili, Giorgi Volski, Paata Zakareishvili. Everyone took part in an individual capacity, and the meeting was held under the Chatham House rule.

The workshop was organised by Conciliation Resources, an international non-governmental organisation that has worked in the Caucasus for the past two decades. Rachel Clogg, Jonathan Cohen and Mira Sovakar facilitated the meeting.