The Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory telegram on June 13 to Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Peter Balakan on the occasion of his 65th anniversary, wishing him a good health, happiness, and prolific literary activities.

"You brought the issue of the Armenian Genocide to American literature and once again reminded the international community of the tragedy and rebirth of our nation.

Thousands of readers and literary critics love and appreciate your works which have high morality and fascinating magnetism. The Pulitzer Prize you have been awarded is a vivid testimony of it. The literature you create is permanent and universal. The Armenian people love you and are proud of you , " says the telegraph of the President.