YEREVAN.- US Ambassador in Armenia John Heffern congratulated Armenians on Independence Day.

“Armenia Independence Day today. Congratulations on 21 years of independence. fireworks tonite?” he wrote on Twitter.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also congratulated Armenians. In her statement on behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, she said “the United States stands with Armenia as a partner and friend. I congratulate all Armenians on this important holiday and wish you great success in the year to come.”

Armenia celebrates the Independence Day on September 21.