"The opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Syrian Arab Republic is an important event in foreign policy of our country. Undoubtedly, this will serve to strengthen cooperation between our countries. Once again, on behalf of the people of Abkhazia, I express my gratitude to President of Syria, Mr. Bashar Al-Assad for the historic decision to recognize the independence of the Republic Abkhazia. I hope for a quick personal acquaintance and discussion of further prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries. "