YEREVAN. – President Serzh Sargsyan on Friday issued a message of congratulations to the Assyrian community of Armenia, and on the occasion of Kha b’ Nisan, the Assyrian New Year.

“I wish that this holiday, which symbolizes the revival of nature, bring our brotherly Assyrian nation new success and become a beginning for the implementation of new programs.

“Let this spring holiday of love and bounty stay with you the entire year, and let wars and hardships stay away.

“I wish the Assyrian community of Armenia happiness and prosperity,” the President’s message specifically reads.