Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who assumed presidency on May 7.

Mentioning the intergovernmental collaboration established between Armenia and Russia in all fields, active political dialogue and implementation of the reached agreements, Sargsyan highlighted Putin’s personal contribution to establishment of these ties between the two states.

Armenian leader believes that Putin’s efforts further consolidated fraternal relations between the Armenian and Russian peoples.

“I hope your permanent attention to development of Armenian-Russian partnership and our personal dialogue will further promote joint efforts for the allied cooperation of our countries, for the prosperity of Armenian and Russian people and consolidation of stability and security in South Caucasus,” presidential statement said.

President Sargsyan wished health, prosperity and success to Putin, and peace and well-being to fraternal Russia.