The President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany on the latter’s National Day, the German Unity Day.

The message notes, in particular, that Armenia attaches great importance to the continued development of relations with Germany, these relations are expanding, and the two countries have been able to establish effective cooperation in virtually all domains of mutual interest.

Sarkissian added that they laud Germany’s continued assistance to Armenia’s socioeconomic development, democratic reforms, and the consistent deepening of Armenia-European Union cooperation.

Also, the Armenian President expressed the hope that, with joint efforts , they will maintain the positive dynamics of the development of Armenian-German relations—and for the benefit of the two peoples.