The congratulatory address reads, in particular:

"Dear Mr. President! I congratulate you on your convincing victory in presidential elections of the Syrian Arab Republic. The results of the vote testify the high support of the people of Syria for your policy aimed at protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your personal courage, heroism. The Syrian people who were able to save their homeland from international terrorists under your leadership, deserves admiration.

I remember our meetings during my official visit to the Syrian Arab Republic with special warmth. I express my sincere gratitude to you, the entire leadership of the Syrian Arab Republic, the people of Syria for the hospitality and the kind attitude that we felt during our stay on your land. The results of the visit will undoubtedly have a great positive impact on development of comprehensive, mutually beneficial relations between Abkhazia and Syria for the benefit of the peoples of our countries.

Taking this opportunity, I want to reaffirm that you are always a welcome guest in Abkhazia. I wish you, Mr. President, good health, new victories in serving the Syrian Arab Republic, and peace and prosperity to the people of Syria.

Best regards

Aslan Bzhania,

President of the Republic of Abkhazia. "