Oleg Bartsits, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, wished Mikhail Shurgalin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Abkhazia, a Happy Birthday.

The message notes, in part:

"The diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Abkhazia has consistently been distinguished by its high level of competence.

At the same time, your personal qualities - prudence, openness to dialogue, and strategic vision - make our interactions particularly effective and trusting.

I sincerely thank you for the fruitful cooperation, confidential dialogue, and your personal contribution to strengthening our allied and fraternal relations for the benefit of our peoples."

Oleg Bartsits wished Mikhail Shurgalin good health, inexhaustible energy, new achievements, and joy in his personal life.