The second President of the Republic of Armenia Robert Kocharyan posted an announcement on his Facebook page, which says ․

“The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory letter to the first NKR երկրորդ the second President of the Republic of Armenia Robert Kocharyan on the occasion of his birthday. The letter, in particular, reads ․

“Dear Robert Sedrakovich!

Please accept my sincere congratulations on your birthday.

In Russia you are known as a prominent statesman who has done a lot for the development of modern Armenia. We highly appreciate your personal contribution to strengthening friendly, allied ties between our countries.

I sincerely wish you, dear Robert Sedrakovich, good health, prosperity and good spirits.

Respectfully,

Vladimir Putin”

The official message is here: http://kremlin.ru/events/president/letters/63971