Russian Prime Minister Victor Zubkov congratulated his Armenian counterpart Serge Sargsyan on Independence Day, the RA government's press office reported.

"Please accept my sincere congratulations on occasion of the national holiday - Independence Day. Close cooperation between the Armenian and Russian governments promotes partner relations in various fields. I am confident that your forthcoming formal visit to Russia will give an impetus to the development of bilateral ties. I wish you every success at the high post for the glory of the republic of Armenia and consolidation of the Armenian-Russian relations," Mr Zubkov's message says.