  RUSSIAN PRESIDENT CONGRATULATED ARMENIAN PEOPLE ON INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAYSeptember 22, 2004 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - September 21 Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulation telegram to Armenian President Robert Kocharian on the occasion of the Independence Day. As reported by the Press Service of the Armenian leader, the message specifically says, "Please accept sincere congratulations on the national holiday of the country - the Independence Day. I am sure that the further strengthening of the Russian-Armenian strategic partnership is in harmony with the fundamental interests of our countries and has an important role in sustaining peace and stability in the Caucasus." It should be noted that the message ends with wishes of welfare and prosperity to the people of Armenia.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion  The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country.Iran begins voting in presidential election Iranians started voting for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. |
