Monday, 25 February 2008
President of the People'
s Republic of China Ju Zintao has sent a congratulatory message to Serzh Sargsyan on his election as President of the Republic of Armenia, which reads as follows in particular:"We are glad to see that since Armenia'
s declaration of independence, your country has been enjoying political stability, good dynamics of economic development and a significant growth in living standards along with continued built-up of its influence on the international scene. I am confident that under your leadership the hardworking and wise people of Armenia will make ever greater progress on the way to statehood engineering.Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Armenia 16 years ago, the relations between our countries have been developing in a sustained manner, based on the five principles of peaceful co-existence. The close ties of cooperation maintained between the heads of our two countries, help strengthen the framework of mutual understanding and friendship between our peoples. Bilateral contacts and collaboration are on the upgrade in most various fields. We have managed to uphold an effective dialogue and coordination of efforts in the UN framework and within other international organizations.
Armenia is an important State in South Caucasus. China attaches great attention to the development of the Chinese-Armenian relations of friendship and cooperation, respects the path of independent development chosen the Armenian people in line with the real status of your country.
I am ready to maintain top-level contacts with you, foster a goal-oriented cooperation in any sphere and stimulate a long-range and sustained development of the Chinese-Armenian relations of friendship and cooperation.
I wish you robust health and a lot of success in your activities.
Also, I wish prosperity and well-being to your country and your people."
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Chairman of the European People's Party Wilfried Martens congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on victory in Armenia's presidential elections. The message states in part:
"Dear Mr. President,
Personally and on behalf of the European People's Party, it is with great pleasure that I congratulate you on your election as President of the Republic of Armenia.
I am convinced that your election will provide new impetus to the political course of Armenia; a course clearly directed towards its place in the democratic Europe.
Although the tasks ahead are no doubt huge we are convinced that with conviction, integrity and strength you will excel in your leadership at the helm of your country and for all its citizens."
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Secretary-General of Council of Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of CIS-member States Mikhail Krotov has congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on his having been elected to the high post of President of the Republic Armenia with high level of public confidence. The congratulatory message states in part:
"I am convinced that your activity in the high post of head of State will further strengthen the economic and political status of the Republic Armenia, as well as the well-being and prosperity of its people and the expansion of the ongoing cooperation within CIS frameworks."
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In connection with election to the post of RA President, Mayor of Moscow Jury Luzhkov has sent a congratulatory message to Serzh Sargsyan, which reads as follows in particular:
"I am deeply convinced that your huge political experience, firm civic stand, highly appreciable human and business qualities will be used for Armenia's sustained development and the strengthening of its international reputation. Let me take this opportunity to confirm the readiness and aspiration of Moscow city authorities to expand and deepen the mutually beneficial cooperation with the Republic Armenia in the economic, social and cultural spheres. I wish you every success and new achievements in your work for the sake of the Republic Armenia and its people, as well as good health and immense happiness."
