The most important approach that used by the Abkhazian government is to gaining further international recognition from a greater part of the international community. So far, the majority recognize Abkhazia as an integral part of Georgia. Until early 2021, there were various informal contacts hold by many countries with Abkhazia, like Italy (2011), San Marino (2011), Donetsk People's Republic (in 2015 recognising Abkhazia), Luhansk People's Republic (in 2015 recognising Abkhazia), Palestine Authorities (2008), Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (2008), Belarus (2008, 2009, 2020), Eritrea (2014), El Salvador (2019), North Korea (2017, 2018), Pakistan (2021), Jordan (2018, 2019), and Iran (2021).