Russian President Vladimir Putin sent the following letter to Robert Kocharyan, congratulating the former Armenian president on his birthday.

“Dear Robert Sedrak,

Accept my sincere congratulations on your 65th anniversary. Through your many years of state activity, you have earned the respect of your compatriots, both at home and abroad, and have made a significant contribution to the development of modern Armenia and to ensuring security and stability in Transcaucasia."

Putin wished Kocharyan health and endurance.