YEREVAN. – President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a message of congratulations to Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his election as President of Turkey.

“I wish you good health, and prosperity and progress to the people of Turkey.

“Assuming the position of the President of the Republic of Turkey, you undoubtedly have the opportunity to input your vigor toward carrying out without preconditions the bilateral arrangements we have achieved.

“Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my deep respect,” the Armenian President’s message specifically reads.