Foreign Minister of the Republic of Abkhazia Oleg Bartsits congratulated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the upcoming New Year.

The message, in particular, notes:

"The past year was truly a difficult one and filled with serious challenges, which the Russian Foreign Ministry, under your leadership, overcame with unwavering dignity, firmness, and dedication to the interests of the Russian state.

On the eve of the New Year, I sincerely wish you good health, success in your professional endeavors, and the achievement of your goals.

I am confident that the new year will bring us more favorable opportunities for meetings and more intensive interaction between the two ministries, contributing to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation."