Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia Oleg Bartsits congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov on the Russia Day.

The congratulation reads, in particular:

"This holiday symbolizes the unity and spiritual strength of the multinational Russian people, loyalty to the enduring values ​​of patriotism and justice. Today, the Russian Federation, having international authority, acts as a key guarantor of stability in the Caucasus and the center of the formation of a fair and multipolar world order.

The people of the Republic of Abkhazia will always value the role of Russia in the formation of their statehood, including decisive steps to restore historical justice, recognition of independence in 2008 and comprehensive support in ensuring security and socio-economic development.

I am confident that allied relations based on a common cultural and historical heritage will continue to strengthen and develop for the benefit of our peoples.”