NKR FM CONGRATULATED HIS ARMENIAN COLLEAGUE WITH INDEPENDENCE DAY

ARMINFO News Agency
September 22, 2006 Friday

NKR Foreign Minister, Georgy Petrossyan, has congratulated his Armenian
colleague, Vardan Oskanyan, with the Day of Armenia’s Independence.

"Within the past years, the Armenian people had laid the foundation
of two Armenian republics, having overcome all the difficulties,
creating and enriching its history. Our task is to strengthen the
achievements of independence in a quickly changing world", it is
noted in the message. Having highly appreciated the cooperation of
Foreign Ministries of Armenia and NKR, Petrossyan expressed hope that
the joint efforts of the two states will promote efficient resistance
to challenges, set to the Armenian people.

PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA CONGRATULATED HIS ARMENIAN COLLEAGUE WITH
INDEPENDENCE DAY

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has congratulated RA President
Robert Kocharyan with the 15th Anniversary of Armenia’s Independence.

As the Kremlin press-office informs, the President of Russia noted
in hic message that "Armenia has always been and still is a reliable
friend and ally for Russia. We are united by centuries-old traditions
of cooperation, by close cultural and spiritual relations . I am sure
the Russian-Armenian relations will henceforth develop for further
deepening of strategic partnership and alliance", it is said in RF
President’s message.

PRESIDENT OF TAJIKISTAN WISHES ARMENIAN PEOPLE PEACE AND WELFARE

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmonov has sent a congratulation
telegram to his Armenian colleague Robert Kocharyan on the occasion
of the Independence Day of Armenia, RIA "Novosti" reports.

Particularly, President Rakhmonov says that the good tradition of
friendly relations of the two countries and peoples is dear to
Tajikistan. "We intend to exert great efforts to strengthen and
develop these relations," he says. The president sends best wishes
to his Armenian counterpart on the occasion of the 15th Independence
Anniversary of Armenia. For conclusion, the president of Tajikistan
wishes Robert Kocharyan health, happiness and further success, and
peace and welfare to the Armenian people.

PRESIDENT OF BELARUS CONGRATULATES ROBERT KOCHARYAN ON INDEPENDENCE
DAY OF ARMENIA

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated President
of Armenia Robert Kocharyan on national holiday, Independence Day,
BELTA agency reports.

In his message, President Lukashenko expresses satisfaction with the
mutual understanding, trust and active cooperation of Armenia and
Belarus. The president is confident in the further development of
Armenian-Byelorussian friendly ties.

PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN SENDS CONGRATULATION MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT
OF ARMENIA ON OCCASION OF 15TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIA

President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov sent a congratulation
message to his Armenian counterpart Robert Kocharyan on the occasion
of the 15th Independence Anniversary of Armenia.

In his message, President Niyazov, in particular, says that they in
Turkmenistan highly appreciate the present level of relations with
Armenia. The president is deeply convinced that these relations will
continue developing and strengthening for the welfare for the two
peoples. President Niyazov sincerely wishes the friendly people of
Armenia health, happiness and welfare, as well as peace, prosperity
and progress.