The congratulatory address reads:

“Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich! On behalf of the entire multinational people of the Republic of Abkhazia and on my own behalf, I cordially congratulate you on your birthday.

As a national leader who has been defending the interests of the Russian state for many years and strengthening its international influence, you have earned the respect and immense authority of many millions of compatriots not only in Russia, but also abroad. Thanks to your foreign and domestic policy, today Russia is a free and powerful state, which has a great past, a stable present and a confident future.

We are sincerely grateful to you, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, for your attentive attitude to the issues of socio-economic development of Abkhazia, strengthening regional security and expanding cultural and humanitarian ties between our peoples, which will serve as a solid foundation for future generations of our citizens.

On this memorable day, I wish you good health and new successes in your responsible state work, and peace and prosperity to the entire Russian people.