Washington, September 22, ArmenPress - US president George Bush sent
a congratulatory message to Armenian president Robert Kocharian on the
occasion of 13th anniversary of Independence Day which runs as follows:
"Dear Mr. President:
I extend to you and to all the people of Armenia congratulations on
the thirteenth anniversary of your nation's independence on September
21.
Today, an independent Armenia is a key partner with the United States.
I am particularly grateful for the important counter-terrorism assistance
that Armenia has rendered to the United States.
The United States will work tirelessly to assist the government and
people of Armenia in their efforts to achieve economic growth, build
democratic institutions and resolve the crippling Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
I look forward to enhancing cooperation between our countries and strengthening
the deep ties of friendship between our people."