The congratulatory message reads, in part:
”Our meeting in Moscow within the framework of the second session of the Russian-Ukrainian Intergovernmental Commission and the informal Commonwealth of Independent States summit reconfirmed our common desire for joint constructive work, work based on the principles of pragmatism and respect for each other's interests. I am confident that the implementation of the agreements we reached will allow us to continue cooperating for the benefit of our peoples.
I wish you, Viktor Andreyevich, good health, success and prosperity.“