Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation congratulated Daur Kove, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia on the occasion of his birthday.

“I warmly remember our recent meeting in Moscow. I note the deepening of the inter-ministerial cooperation on all aspects of the foreign policy agenda with satisfaction. I am convinced that our diplomatic departments will continue to contribute to strengthening of the multifaceted Russian-Abkhaz cooperation based on the principles of alliance and strategic partnership.

With all my heart I wish You good health, inexhaustible energy and further success in your responsible work at the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia. "