Vladimir Putin congratulated Raul Khadjimba and Abkhazian people on Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the President and the people of Abkhazia on the 71st anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Sukhum. May 8. Apsnypress.  The message says:
 
 "Dear Raul Dzhumkovich,
 
 I cordially congratulate you and the entire Abkhaz nation on the 71st anniversary of the Great Victory.
 
 This holiday is a symbol of unparalleled courage, patriotism and self-sacrifice of our peoples, who fought shoulder to shoulder in the war fronts and work in the rear of the salvation of the country and all mankind from Nazism.
 
 I am convinced that the tradition of fraternal friendship and mutual assistance, established during the ordeal, will continue to be a solid foundation of relations of alliance and strategic partnership between Russia and Abkhazia.
 
 Please convey to all Abkhazian veterans sincere congratulations and wishes for health, long life, happiness and prosperity".
 

Source: official website of the President of Abkhazia