Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Armenian women on March 8 International Women's Day.

“I congratulate our mothers, wives, sisters and daughters on Women's Day. The role of women in our families, society has always been unique. The first Republic of Armenia was one of the first states in the world, which provided women with the right to elect and be elected. We are glad that women have a special role in all fields of the public life also today,” reads the President’s statement.

“Once again congratulating on March 8 International Women's Day, I wish you all the best. Let love and harmony prevail in your families and hearts,” the presidential press service quoted Sargsyan as saying.