Putin: Robert Kocharian Made a Great Contribution to Ensuring Security in the Caucasus
Baku / 08/31/19 / Turan: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory letter to the arrested ex-President of Armenia Robert Kocharian on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
"Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of your 65th anniversary.
Through your many years of state activity, you have earned well-deserved respect among compatriots and abroad, made a significant contribution to the development of modern Armenia, and to ensuring security and stability in the Transcaucasia.
We know you as a true friend of Russia, who has done a lot to strengthen allied relations between our states.
I wish you, dear Robert Sedrakovich, good health, mental strength and stamina.
Respectfully,
Vladimir Putin. "
The text of the message is posted on the website of the President of Russia.
Recall that Kocharian was arrested in Armenia on charges of overthrowing the constitutional order. -02D-
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