Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in an event dedicated to the 62nd anniversary of India’s independence.

Mr. Sargsyan congratulated the people of India on behalf of the Armenian government and himself, wishing peace, prosperity and new achievements in all fields.

Sargsyan said that modern India continues making an important contribution to the cultural development of the world. He added that preservation and development of good traditions between the two peoples is among duties of the Armenian and Indian governments.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Indian government for the programs implemented in Armenia.

“Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s expected visit to Deli will serve as a new impetus for boosting the bilateral relations,” said Sargsyan.

Indian Ambassador to Armenia Achal Kumar Malhotra noted for his part that the two countries’ leaders intend to expand the trade and economic ties. He added that India’s economy managed to record 9% growth under conditions of the global crisis.

“Currently, India is a democratic state, which takes care of equal development and prosperity of its society,” the Ambassador said.