Daur Kove, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia sent a congratulatory note to Jorge Alberto Arreaza Montserrat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the occasion of the Independence Day of Venezuela.

It is said:

"This day is an important date in the history of Venezuela. It marks the beginning of a new era in the formation of your state, symbolizing the desire of the people of Venezuela to build an independent statehood. The people of Abkhazia won their independence at the cost of the great human sacrifices and hard trials, confirmed their unshakable determination to uphold their inalienable right to freedom and a dignified life, with all their heart shares with the people of the friendly Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela the joy of this national holiday.

The Republic of Abkhazia is highly valued by the relations of friendship and mutual trust that have developed between our states. We note with satisfaction the positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation and the high level of cooperation.
Proceeding from the long-term interests of our peoples, we are determined to continue and deepen of bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

Your Excellency, on this remarkable day let me wish peace, good and prosperity to the brotherly people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. "