The President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, on Saturday sent a letter of condolences to President Nicos Anastasiades of Cyprus, on the passing of former Cypriot President Demetris Christofias.

In his message, Sarkissian noted, in particular, that people in Armenia recall with great appreciation Christofias’ contribution to the deepening and strengthening of Armenian-Cypriot brotherly ties, and that the kind memory of this friend of the Armenian people will forever remain in their hearts.