Friday, September 22 2017 12:02

ArmInfo.President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on the Independence Day of RA.  In the message of the head  of the Russian Federation, in particular, it says: "Dear Serge  Azatovich, I wholeheartedly congratulate you on Independence Day

Republic of Armenia. This year our countries celebrate two  significant dates - the 25th anniversary of the establishment of  diplomatic relations and the 20th anniversary of the signing of the  Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. Over the  past decades, we have made considerable progress in the development  of the entire range of bilateral relations. Effective  Russian-Armenian cooperation was established within the framework of  the Eurasian Economic Union, CSTO, CIS. I am confident that by joint  efforts we will continue to strengthen the allied relations existing  between Russia and Armenia. This meets the fundamental interests of  the fraternal peoples of our countries, is in the line of ensuring  stability and security in the Transcaucasian region. Sincerely I wish  you, dear Serge Azatovich, good health, happiness and success, and  peace and prosperity to  all your compatriots."