In the congratulation, in particular, it is noted:

"The proclamation of independence has become a landmark event and an important stage in the development of your republic.

Today the Transdniestrian Moldavian Republic is a modern state that has passed the historical path in more than a quarter of a century. Despite the objective difficulties, it may be stated with certainty that your Republic has made significant progress in strengthening of statehood and sovereignty, in developing of social and economic sphere, and in expanding of its contacts abroad.

In Abkhazia, the traditionally high level of mutual cooperation between our states in the political, socio-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres is valued, which will only grow.

We are convinced that constructive dialogue and all-round cooperation fully meet the interests of our fraternal peoples. "<br>