May 7, 2007 - 14:52 AMT
Robert Kocharian congratulated Sarkozy on victory in presidential race
Armenian President Robert Kocharian sent a congratulatory address to Nicolas Sarkozy on election the French President, the RA leader's press office says. "Dear Mr Sarkozy. On behalf of the Armenian people I congratulate you on the election the President of France and wish you every success in the office.

Traditions of close friendship and understanding between our countries and peoples strengthened during the recent years thanks to efficient cooperation on the state level. I am convinced that we will deepen these ties with governmental and our personal meetings.

I attach great importance to ongoing and efficient high-level dialogue between Armenia and France on numerous international, European and regional issues. With warm feeling I recollect our Parisian meeting in February and discussion of prospects of the Armenian-French relationships. I am hopeful we will have plenty of opportunities to consider the issues in future," the message says.