On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, President Serzh Sargsyan received congratulatory messages from heads of foreign States, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations, clergy representatives and individuals.
RF President Vladimir Putin congratulated President Serzh Sargsyan on Armenia’s national holiday.
The message reads in part:
“Dear Serzh Azatovich,
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I cordially congratulate you on your National Holiday – Independence Day.
Deeply rooted in history, relations between Armenia and Russia are developing in the spirit of strategic partnership, enriched with promising projects in different sectors. It is largely facilitated by our States’ integration-driven close cooperation in the Eurasian Economic Union, CSTO and CIS.
I am convinced that aimed at addressing urgent issues of regional and international relevance, through joint efforts we will provide for the development of the whole complex of strategic relations and constructive cooperation. This undoubtedly is in the best interest of the fraternal peoples of our two countries.
Dear Serzh Azatovich,,
I wish you good health, happiness and every success. Also, I wish peace, prosperity and progress to all your citizens.”
President of the United States Barack Obama sent a congratulatory message to President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.
“Dear Mr. President,
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate you and the people of Armenia as you celebrate 25 years of independence this September 21.
The United States has been a steadfast partner of Armenia from the first days of its independence. We remain committed to the promise of those early years, when Armenians proudly raised their tricolor flag for the first time since 1920. Today, we again affirm our belief that a secure, prosperous, and democratic Armenia is essential for the security for the Armenian people and for the region more broadly.
We thank Armenia for its support of our shared goals, particularly its response to the Syrian refugee crisis and its contributions to global peacekeeping operations and nuclear security. We will continue to work together to help Armenia realize its full potential.
I wish you and the people of Armenia all the best as you celebrate 25 years independence,” the U.S. President’s congratulatory message says.
President Francois Hollande of the French Republic sent a congratulatory message to President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the Holiday.
“Mr. President,
On the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia, I am pleased to extend to you, as well as the whole Armenian people my best wishes for happiness, prosperity and success.
Armenia can be proud of the path covered during 25 years of independence, where it often met with numerous challenges and a difficult regional environment. I know that the people of Armenia will be able to continue with their efforts toward stability, democracy and development.
As you may know, our historically deeply-rooted relations are dear to me. Rest assured, Mr. President, I will advocate and support any link that binds our two countries.
In conclusion, let me reaffirm my commitment to finding a fair and lasting settlement to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
As I had the opportunity to tell you during our Warsaw meeting on July 9, I am ready to host a meeting in Paris with a view to consolidating the ongoing peace process and discussing measures for the advancement of this extremely lengthy conflict,” the message of the French President says.
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China sent a congratulatory message to President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Independence Day
“Excellency,
On the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, on behalf of the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China, as well as on my own behalf, I offer heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you and, in your person, to the people of the Republic of Armenia.
During the past 25 years of independence, Armenia has achieved significant success in various fields of activity. Under your leadership, Armenia has maintained political stability, along with developed national economy and increasingly growing living standards. China is sincerely happy for it.
Attaching great importance to the development of relations between China and Armenia, I stand ready to join our efforts toward advancing bilateral ties and cooperation in all areas to achieve new progress to the benefit of our countries and peoples.
I wish prosperity to the Republic of Armenia, and happiness – to its people.
I wish you good health and all the best,” the Chinese President said in his message.
On Armenia’s Independence Day, President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory message to President Serzh Sargsyan.
“Honorable Serzh Azatovich,
On behalf of the people and authorities of the Republic of Artsakh and my own behalf, I cordially congratulate you on the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence, a holiday, which is dear and memorable for all of us in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora.
The Armenian people had a centuries-old desire to restore their statehood and live freely and independently.
Our national dream came true in September 1991 when the two Armenian Republics were founded on the ancient Armenian land.
The whole Armenian nation embarked on the way of building the Armenian statehood, persistently overcoming numerous challenges and difficulties and registering brilliant victories.
We are confident that the Republic of Armenia will be able to overcome all of the existing problems, and the Armenian people will live a proud and dignified life.
Distinguished Mr. President,
I once again congratulate you and all our compatriots on this glorious holiday and wish peace, wellbeing and great achievements to Mother Armenia and our people,” the congratulatory message of the NKR President says.
The congratulatory message of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, addressed to the President of the Republic of Armenia, reads as follows: “It gives me great pleasure to send your Excellency my congratulations on the celebration of your National Day, in the year in which Republic of Armenia celebrates 25 years of independence, together with my best whishes for the people of Armenia in the coming year.”
President Serzh Sargsyan received a congratulatory message from Federal President of Germany Joachim Gauck. The message reads in part:
“Mr. President,
On behalf of my fellow countrymen and myself, I offer heartfelt congratulations to you and your compatriots on the 25th anniversary of declaration of Armenia’s independence.
German-Armenian ties have developed over the past 25 years to grow into a close and trusting friendship as evidenced by your visit to Germany in April this year. Supportive of Armenia’s commitment to continue political and economic rapprochement with the EU after joining the Eurasian Economic Union, Germany will back your country as a partner nation.
The settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is of paramount importance to your country. As the presiding country of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Germany is willing to contribute to the speedy and peaceful resolution of conflict.
In addition to my independence-dated congratulations, I offer my best wishes for your personal well-being, as well as for your country’s peaceful, free and prosperous future.”
President Serzh Sargsyan received congratulations and best wishes from Emperor of Japan Akihito, Sweden’s King Carl Gustav XVI, Belgium’s King Philippe, President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo, President of the United Mexican States Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Australian Union Governor-General Peter Kosgrove, Republic of Moldova President Nicolae Timofti, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Haider al-Abadi.
President Serzh Sargsyan keeps receiving congratulatory messages on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day.