The restoration of independence and modern state building of a nation with centuries-old history accord with our joint efforts targeted at strengthening peace, philanthropy and prosperity, says the congratulatory address sent by President of the Association of Russian-Armenian Friendship Victor Krivopuskov to PanARMENIAN.Net on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Armenia's independence. "We send our sincere greetings to the Armenian people and leadership of the republic. History witnesses the ties of belief and creation between the two peoples. Following the precept of our ancestors we will be sure of great achievements in the development of the Armenian-Russian relations," the message says in part.