Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation sent a congratulatory note to Daur Kove, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia on the occasion of the 76-th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

It is said:

“I congratulate You and the entire staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia on the 76-th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Today we remember the unfading feat of our fathers and grandfathers, who defeated the fascist invaders in a heroic battle, defended the freedom and independence of the Motherland.

We are aimed at continuing our joint fruitful work to strengthen the Russian-Abkhaz relations based on the principles of the alliance and strategic partnership, for the benefit of peace and stability in the Transcaucasus.

I ask You to convey my words of gratitude as well as wishes of good health and longevity to the war veterans and home front workers of Abkhazia. "