Ukrainian President Victor Yuschenko congratulated Armenian leader Robert Kocharian over the 15th anniversary of Armenia's Independence. In his address the Ukrainian President expressed assurance that the relations based on strategic partnership will be developing for the welfare of the Ukrainian and Armenian peoples. "We will continue the open dialogue in all the fields both on bilateral level and within regional and international organizations. I am deeply convinced that the Armenian-Ukrainian cooperation will develop basing on partnership, friendship, mutual trust and support. I wish the Armenian people peace and prosperity," the message says, reported the Ukrainian President's press office.