The Russian Foreign Ministry awarded Sergey Shamba, so called Prime Minster of Abkhazia with the order of honor of the Russian Federation's Foreign Ministry for the contribution in "international cooperation".
He was sent a card with congratulations from Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister. He as well congratulated him with 60 years jubilee. "We will have many success and achievements in the future. We will be very glad to continue the cooperation with you, which is as well very important for your country," - the congratulations card reads.
To be noted Putin as well congratulated Shamba with jubilee and wished him many successful days.