RF President Dmitry Medvedev congratulated RA President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the Independence Day – Armenian national holiday. The message reads, “I notice with pleasure the positive developments of close and friendly relations between Russia and Armenia based on mutual understanding, respect and trust. I am confident, deepening of Russia-Armenia strategic partnership will assist social-economic progress of our states, serve the cause of peace and stability in Transcaucasia,” RF Presidential Press service informs.