We watched your visit, your meeting with President Bashar al-Assad. Your arrival is a great honor for us. We wish your state, church and all the people of Abkhazia peace, joy and all the best, and we are ready to provide your country with any help that you need on a Christian and church line, ” said John X.

Aslan Bzhania noted that it is also of a great honor for him personally to get acquainted with the Patriarch.

“Christianity has great historical roots in Abkhazia, and we have a huge number of Christian monuments. As the head of state, I am a believer, and our people understand the importance of religion in the modern world. The mission you are carrying is very important. The Orthodox Christian religion calls for peace, goodness, to love each other. This is very important especially when we are threatened by different states, ” said President of Abkhazia.

Aslan Bzhania wished the Patriarch good health and Abkhazian longevity.

At the end of the meeting, President of Abkhazia and the Patriarch of Antioch exchanged gifts.