OREANDA-NEWS. September 21, 2009. Dmitry Medvedev Congratulated President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on the country's national holiday - Independence Day.

The congratulatory message reads, in part: “I am happy to see that the close and friendly relations between Russia and Armenia, characterised by mutual understanding, respect and trust, continue their steady development.

I am sure that by deepening the strategic partnership between our countries we will foster social and economic progress in Russia and Armenia and serve the cause of peace and stability in the Trans-Caucasus.

We will take all steps necessary to continue developing our bilateral political dialogue and our business and humanitarian cooperation.”