Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory address to his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on occasion of Independence Day, the Kremlin's press office reported.

The address says in part, "Close friendly relations between our countries are remarkable for mutual understanding, respect and trust. Strengthening of the Russian-Armenian strategic cooperation favors the development social and economic relations and contributes to stability and peace in Transcaucasia. We will keep promoting bilateral political dialogue, business and humanitarian cooperation."