Inal Ardzinba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, congratulated Rafael Faria Tortos on his appointment as Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

In particular, it is noted:

"I am deeply convinced that your considerable experience in public service and high professionalism will be the key to effective work to further strengthen of the position of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the international arena.

I highly appreciate the allied and brotherly relations established between our states. I am confident that with joint efforts we will continue to develop bilateral full-scale cooperation and strategic interaction, filling it with new content. This will undoubtedly serve the well-being of our friendly nations.