YEREVAN. – President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, sent a congratulatory message to Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Sargsyan expressed confidence that Steinmeier’s impressive political and civil track-record and profound experience will serve the best for Germany’s further advancement and continuous rise, promoting the country’s greater role at the international arena and prosperity of its friendly people the, Press Office of the President informed Armenian News-NEWS.am..

The President of Armenia noted with satisfaction that in 25 years, which passed since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Germany, the two countries have recorded considerable achievements in the political, economic, and humanitarian domains and are mutually ready to deepen them further, which is testified to by the high level political dialogue and the increased dynamics of the reciprocal visits, expansion of  interparliamentary and decentralized ties, as well as Germany’s steadfast support to Armenia-EU cooperation.

“Today, Germany is also Armenia’s leading economic partner and donor, a constant supporter of the large-scale reforms carried out in our country.

“I attach great importance to the fact that our cooperation is anchored not only in mutual interests, but also in the common system of values. It is proved also by the adoption last year in the German Bundestag of the Resolution on the Recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

“Personally aware of your professionalism and patriotism, I am confident that during your tenure our bilateral relations will not only preserve the current dynamics, but will also give new impetus for the prosperity of our countries and peoples.

“I congratulate you once again and wish you new achievements in this high and accountable position,” reads the congratulatory message of President Serzh Sargsyan.