YEREVAN. – Armenia’s President Armen Sarkissian has sent a congratulatory message to his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko, on the occasion of Ukraine’s national holiday: Independence Day.

In his message, President Sarkissian expressed a conviction that the development of Armenian-Ukrainian relations stems from the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries, the press office of the President informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Also, he extended his good wishes to his Ukrainian colleague, and peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Ukraine.