The congratulatory telegram reads:

"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich!

I congratulate you and all citizens of the Russian Federation on the New Year and Merry Christmas!

The outgoing year 2020 was difficult not only for our countries, but for the whole world. Despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic, the Republic of Abkhazia and The Russian Federation developed active cooperation in many areas. Our meeting with you on November 12 gave even more confidence in strengthening the traditionally friendly relations between Abkhazia and Russia. I want to assure you that the leadership of Abkhazia will make every effort to implement bilateral agreements, achieved in the course of meaningful negotiations.

Let me wish you, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, good health, prosperity and success, peace and kindness to the entire people of Russia.

Yours faithfully,

Aslan Bzhania

President of the Republic of Abkhazia. "