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"Dear Compatriots! I congratulate you on the Day of International Recognition of the Republic of Abkhazia! This is one of the youngest, but at the same time the most revered public holidays. The centuries-old dream of our people to build an independent state came true 12 years ago. Recognition of the state sovereignty of Abkhazia by the Russian Federation has become one of the most important events in our modern history. Our country found peace, received legally enshrined security guarantees, which made it possible to focus on strengthening state institutions, solving economic , social and other issues of internal development.

On this holiday we remember our heroes who gave their lives for freedom of the Fatherland. Our leaders - Vladislav Ardzinba who led our people to Victory in the Patriotic War, and Sergey Bagapsh whose name is inextricably linked with international recognition.

Dear compatriots, I wish you all peace and prosperity!

President of the Republic of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhaniya