The telegram of condolences says:

"I express my respect to you and send my words of sincere support in connection with the terrorist attack that took place in the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic of Damascus. The Republic of Abkhazia shares the pain of the Syrian people and condemns this cynical and brutal terrorist act.

Please convey my words of sincere support to families of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured."

An attack on the Syrian military was carried out in the center of Damascus, on the morning of October 20 - a bus carrying soldiers was blown up. 14 people were killed, and several more were injured as a result of the terrorist attack.