Oleg Bartsits, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, congratulated Igor Akhba, Counselor of the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Russian Federation, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, and the first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Russian Federation, on his birthday.

In particular it is noted:

"Your long-standing and dedicated work for the benefit of the Republic of Abkhazia is a model of true service to the state. Standing at the origins of the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Russian Federation and being at the forefront of modern Abkhaz diplomacy, you have made a truly invaluable contribution to the establishment and development of our country's foreign policy institutions and the strengthening of friendly and allied relations with our strategic partner, the Russian Federation.

Your wealth of experience and wisdom continue to serve as a worthy example for new generations of Abkhaz diplomats."

Oleg Bartsits wished Igor Akhba good health, prosperity, and inexhaustible vital energy.