The congratulatory message of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin reads:
“Dear Nikol Vovayevich,
Please accept my congratulations on the national holiday, Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.
Russian-Armenian relations are based on good traditions of friendship and mutual respect. I am confident that the further development of these relations fully corresponds to the interests of our peoples.
I wish you health and success, and happiness and prosperity to all your compatriots.”