MOSCOW. – Russian Federation (RF) President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan and all Armenian citizens, in connection with the 22nd anniversary of the independence of Armenia.

He highly praised Armenia’s successes in the socioeconomic, scientific and technological, and cultural development, and pointed to the country’s growing standing in the international arena, Kremlin official website informs.      

Putin also stressed that the Russian-Armenian relations have elevated to the level of allied partnership, and they will continue to develop. 

In addition, the RF President expressed a conviction that, with joint efforts, Armenia and Russia will strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation, including in the context of Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union which, as per Vladimir Putin, is consistent with the interests of the peoples of the two countries.