The congratulation reads:

"On behalf of the people and the leadership of the Republic of Abkhazia, I congratulate you on the state holiday - the Day of the Republic of Artsakh.

The Declaration on proclamation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic was adopted on September 2, 1991, it became a turning point in the history of Artsakh. 29 years ago there was laid a solid foundation for the national legal system of the state in a referendum by will of people. The multinational people of Artsakh showed a united will and fortitude for the great goal, the struggle for justice and freedom, the right to build a sovereign and independent state.

Today Artsakh is a modern republic with a developing economy, culture and agriculture. This suggests that the country's leadership has chosen the correct course for development of the republic and its prosperity.

I am confident that the allied relations between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Republic of Artsakh will continue to strengthen and actively develop for the benefit of our peoples.

I sincerely wish you, dear Araik Vladimirovich, to grow stronger, good health, happiness, and peace and prosperity to the people of Artsakh."