Putin Congratulated Saakashvili on Independence Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a letter of congratulation to his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Saakashvili on the occasion of Georgia?s Independence Day.
 
?Strengthening and development of good neighbor relations with Georgia based on respect and mutual understanding is a priority task for Russia. Just this type of bilateral cooperation corresponds with the centuries-old traditions of friendship between our countries and peoples,? the Russian President?s press office reported quoting Vladimir Putin?s letter.