The world congratulates the Armenian people
Serzh Sargsyan continues to receive congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia.
Congratulatory message of President of France Nikolay Sarkozy
"Distinguished President, on behalf of me and the French people, I would like to congratulate you and all Armenians on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia. On September 21, 1991, Armenia reestablished its connection to history and became the owner of its own fate once again. Armenia can take pride in all that it has done in the past twenty years, very often in difficult conditions.
Armenia shaped democracy, made the transition to a market economy and found its place on the international stage, and it did that thanks to the people's courage and diligence.
Throughout these years, France and Armenia, which have been strongly and historically linked, have developed and deepened the fruitful cooperation in all spheres.
Be rest assured that France is by its friendly Armenia's side and will help the country confront its challenges. I will have the opportunity to congratulate you once again and express France's friendship during your official visit to Paris soon and I will have the honor and pleasure of visiting Armenia on a state visit."
Congratulatory message of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmud Ahmadinejad
"I would like to congratulate you and the government and people of friendly Armenia on the occasion of the 20th annivesary of independence of the Republic of Armenia.
The historical and cultural links between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia have created broad opportunities for the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
I am certain that by closely following the agreements signed in Tehran and Yerevan, we will create conditions for further expansion of bilateral relations in the region and abroad.
I wish you health and success, and to the Armenian people and government, I wish welfare and happiness."
Including Robert Kocharyan
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan has also received congratulatory messages from President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Kristian Wulf; Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Ireland, Elizabeth the Second; Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Heinz Fisher; King of Sweden, Karl Gustav XVI; President of the Swiss Confederation, Micheline Kalmi-Rey; President of the Czech Republic, Vatslav Klaus; President of the Republic of Lebanon, Mishel Suleyman; President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georgi Prvanov; President of Ireland, Mary McKelis; President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev; President of the Republic of Kyrgyzsta, Rosa Otunbanayev; President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon; President of the Republic of Singapore, Tony Tan; General-Governor of the Union of Australia, Mrs. Quentin Bryce; General-Governor of Canada, David Jonston; President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Bako Sahakyan; former RA President, Robert Kocharyan, as well as foreign ambassadors accredited to Armenia, heads of local and international organizations, RA officials and clergymen.
