The vice president of the Abkhaz Republic, a partially recognized state, internationally regarded as a part of Georgia, is the first in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new president of Abkhazia upon the death, resignation, or removal of the president.

Additionally, the vice president would assume the presidency in case the president becomes incapable of carrying out the presidential duties.

According to article 54 of the Constitution of Abkhazia, a citizen of Abkhazia, no younger than 35 years old and no older than 65 years old, who is in possession of suffrage, may be elected vice president.

The vice president shall not be member of the Parliament, or hold any other offices in state or public bodies as well as in businesses.

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