OREANDA-NEWS. September 21, 2008. “I sincerely congratulate you and all the citizens of friendly Armenia on your country’s national holiday – Independence Day”, Mr Medvedev said in his message. “Over these last years, Armenia has made great strides in strengthening its statehood and developing its economy and has significantly built up its influence on the international stage.

Russia places great value on the traditions of friendship between our countries. I am sure that trust, a dynamic political dialogue and productive business cooperation will help us build an even deeper partnership between Russia and Armenia and ensure peace, stability and security in the Trans-Caucasus.

Dear Serzh Azatovich, I wish you good health and success, and I wish the people of fraternal Armenia abundance and prosperity”.