European Council President Herman Van Rompuy issued a message of congratulations to Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of his reelection to the Office of the President of Armenia.

“I salute the reforms that are launched in your country in the recent years. These efforts will bring your country closer to the European Union. I also salute the further progress [that is achieved] in your efforts to conduct elections that meet international standards. 

“The European Union contributes to the efforts to settle the conflicts in the South Caucasus, and it will continue to do so. I would like to once again encourage you to take bold steps in this direction. 

Rest assured of my commitment to continue deepening our relations,” the European Council President’s message reads in particular.   

To note, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti likewise have addressed congratulatory messages, and extended their best wishes, to President Serzh Sargsyan on his reelection.