The text of the congratulation reads:

“Dear Aslan Georgievich!

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the Victory and Independence Day. This holiday personifies the courage and firmness of the people of Abkhazia, who defended their right to free, peaceful life in a difficult struggle.

Russian-Abkhaz relations are developing on the basis of the principles of alliance and strategic partnership. I am confident that further strengthening of constructive bilateral ties in various fields meets the fundamental interests of the citizens of our countries.

I would like to confirm that Russia intends to continue to provide all-round assistance to Abkhazia in solving urgent social and economic problems, as well as ensuring national security.

I sincerely wish you good health and success, and peace and prosperity to the fraternal Abkhaz people.

Best regards, V. Putin

Moscow, Kremlin. September 30, 2020.