Wednesday, September 21 2016 14:28

ArmInfo.On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia's independence, President Serzh Sargsyan has received congratulatory messages from heads of foreign States, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations, clergy representatives and individuals, according to the president's press-office.

RF President Vladimir Putin congratulated President Serzh Sargsyan on  Armenia's national holiday.

The message reads in part:

"Dear Serzh Azatovich,

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."

Chairman of Board of Eurasian Economic Commission Tigran Sargsyan  sent a congratulatory message to President Serzh Sargsyan on the  occasion of Independence Day "Honorable Serzh Azatovich,

Allow me to congratulate you on behalf of the Eurasian Economic  Commission and through you, the people of Armenia on the occasion of  Independence Day. It can be stated with confidence that over the past  25 years Armenia has achieved impressive results in its drive for  building statehood, strengthening national sovereignty and security.

The Republic of Armenia is today an important participant in the  Eurasian integration process. The country's experience of economic  transformations, the practice of and commitment to reform is making a  significant contribution to the cause of Eurasian integration.

On this solemn day, I wish all of us every success, peace and  prosperity," the message reads.  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 Pena Nieto, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan  Nazarbayev, Australian Union Governor-General Peter Kosgrove,  President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili, President of the Republic  of Peru Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, Acting President of the Republic of  Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoev, 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.