I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday!

For Abkhazia, you are not only one of the most respected statesmen of the Russian Federation, making an invaluable personal contribution to strengthening Abkhaz—Russian relations, but also a person whose special, sincere attitude towards our country is felt in everything you do.

Every resident of Abkhazia sees with what attention and care you treat the land where you were born. That is why you are sincerely loved, appreciated and considered a truly dear person here.

Today Abkhazia is developing, changing for the better, becoming more modern and looking more confidently into the future. People rightly see in these good changes, among other things, your work, your participation and your caring. We are deeply grateful to you for this.

I value our friendly relations and highly appreciate your sincere attitude towards Abkhazia.

I wish you good health, well-being, warmth in the circle of your family and friends, as well as further success in your responsible public service for the benefit of Russia."