The message reads, in part:
“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on Victory and Independence Day. This glorious holiday symbolises the resilience, courage, and unity of the people of Abkhazia, who upheld their legitimate right to a free and peaceful life.
Relations between Russia and Abkhazia are marked by friendship and alliance. I am confident that they will continue to strengthen, for the benefit of our peoples and in the interests of ensuring regional stability and security.
Russia will continue to assist its Abkhaz partners in every way in addressing key tasks relating to state-building and socioeconomic development.”
The President of Russia wished the leader of Abkhazia good health and every success, and to all citizens of the Republic, happiness and well-being.