Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President Armen Sarkissian: We attach the greatest importance to the development of the Chinese-Armenian relations

President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President Armen Sarkissian on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day. The message states:

“Distinguished Mr. President,

On the occasion of Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, on behalf of the Government and people of China and my own behalf, in your person I cordially congratulate the friendly Armenian people and wish all the best. Presently, the Chinese-Armenian friendly relations are developing dynamically. Close contacts at the highest level between the two countries are taking place, mutual political trust is strengthening, multifaceted cooperation is moving forward in the framework of the jointly implemented initiative One Belt, One Road. I attach the greatest importance to the development of the Chinese-Armenian relations and I am ready together with you through the joint efforts to ensure the mutually beneficial and continuous deepening of the bilateral relations for the benefit of our two nations.”

I wish your country prosperity, as well as happiness and well-being to the Armenian people.”