Armenian President Armen Sarkissian held a phone talk with Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and congratulated him on his 30th birthday, Armenian President’s Facebook account reported.

Sarkissian wished the football player success and to return to the pitch after recovering from an injury as soon as possible.

Being an Arsenal fan, the Armenian President expressed hope that in the near future he will have the opportunity to attend one of the Arsenal clashes with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.