Minister for Defence of Abkhazia
| Minister for Defence of The Republic of Abkhazia | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 1 June 2020Vladimir Anua | |
| Appointer | President of Abkhazia |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Vladimir Arshba |
| Formation | 11 October 1992 |
| Website | md |
The office of Minister for Defence (Abkhaz: атәыла хьчара аминистр, Georgian: თავდაცვის მინისტრი, Russian: министр обороны) has been one of the most important in the breakaway Republic of Abkhazia due to the ongoing conflict with Georgia. The person in the position heads the Ministry of Defence of Abkhazia, which controls the Abkhazian Armed Forces.