Vladimir Putin: the traditions of cohesion laid down by the older generation, constitute a solid foundation for allied relations between our countries

There was held a meeting of the veterans of the Great Patriotic War and the War of Abkhazia at the Russian Embassy in Abkhazia on the eve of the Great Victory Day.

Sukhum. May 5. Apsnypress. Madina Chagava.  A solemn reception in honor of the 72nd anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War was held at the Russian Embassy in Abkhazia where met veterans of two wars - 1941-1945 and 1992-1993.

 The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in Abkhazia Semyon Grigoriev noted that that solemn events for veterans of two wars have been held at the Russian Embassy in Abkhazia for 5 years already. "It is gratifying that today's event is the first reception after the opening of a new complex of buildings of the Russian Embassy in Abkhazia," - Grigoriev said.

 Semyon Grigoriev read the greetings of President of Russia Vladimir Putin, sent to the President of Abkhazia Raul Khajimba. The congratulation, in particular, reads: "I heartily congratulate you and all citizens of Abkhazia on the 72nd anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. 9 of May will forever remain as a symbol of the unprecedented heroism of our fathers and grandfathers who fought shoulder to shoulder on the fronts of the war and selflessly worked in the rear of the military victory over fascism. It is very important that the traditions of cohesion and mutual assistance laid down by older generations, today constitute a solid foundation for the development of allied relations between our countries. I ask you to convey to all Abkhaz veterans the most sincere congratulations, as well as the wishes of good health, prosperity and long life! "