President of the Swiss Confederation congratulates Armen Sarkissian on Armenia’s Independence Day

On the 27th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset has sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian. The message runs as follows:

“On behalf of the Federal Council and on my own behalf, I offer my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency and the Armenian people on the National Holiday of the Republic of Armenia, as well as on your country’s Independence Day.

I wish your country happiness and prosperity, as well as robust health and every success to you. I would like to reiterate my country’s commitment to developing mutual trust and friendship with the Republic of Armenia.

Taking the opportunity, I would also like to thank you for the invitation to attend the 17th Francophone Summit in Yerevan, which I accept with great pleasure.

Switzerland attaches great importance to the International Organization of La Francophonie, the members of which have undertaken to promote democracy, peace, human rights, as well as cultural and linguistic diversity.

The Summit will help our countries further strengthen their privileged ties in the years ahead.”