YEREVAN. - The President of France François Hollande has sent his congratulatory message to the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of his re-elections.

The message reads:

“Dear Mr. President,

Accept my warmest congratulations on your victory on this February 18 elections. I am sure that it will strengthen your will of building democratic, strong and prosperous Armenia that lives in peace with all its neighbors. Once again I want to emphasize France’s support of your efforts in this direction.

After the elections, I also reaffirm my preparedness to do everything possible in favor of peace and stability in the South Caucasus. France, which is OSCE Minsk Group co-chair and friend of Armenia, remains determined to support the long-lasting and fair settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

I use this opportunity to reaffirm my personal affections to the friendship of our people. I am confident that our initiatives will further strengthen our bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic sphere, which is not on the same level as our political communication.”