YEREVAN, JUNE 30, ARMENPRESS. On June 30  Bako Sahakyan – President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic sent a congratulatory letter to Serzh Sargsyan - President of the Republic of Armenia in connection with his birthday. As Armenpress was informed by the Central Information Department of the Office of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic President, it was particularly mentioned in the letter: “Your Excellency, Mr. President, I cordially congratulate you on your birthday anniversary. Having a substantial contribution in the formation of the two Armenian states and the Armenian army, you continue to serve devotedly to safeguarding the security and raising the welfare level of the people, solving nationwide issues and realizing our historic goals. I am confident that all your patriotic projects aimed at reinforcing and ensuring the prosperity of Mother Armenia and Artsakh will be further on crowned with success and our people will gain new victories. I once again congratulate you on your birthday anniversary and wish peace, robust health and all the best".

Serzh A. Sargsyan was born on June 30, 1954 in the City of Stepanakert. Serzh Sargsyan was first elected President of the Republic of Armenia in the Presidential elections of February 19, 2008.  The inauguration of the President-elect took place on April 9, 2008. Serzh Sargsyan was re-elected for his second term as President of the Republic of Armenia on February 18, 2013. He was inaugurated and assumed office on April 9, 2013. Serzh Sargsyan is a member of the Republican Party of Armenia since 2006. From July 2006 to November 2007, he was the Chairman of the Party Council. In November 2007, Serzh Sargsyan was elected as the RPA Chairman. Serzh Sargsyan is the Chairman of the Yerevan State University Board of Trustees and the Chairman of the Chess Federation of Armenia. Serzh Sargsyan has been conferred the Hero of Artsakh title, "Golden Eagle" order, the Republic of Armenia orders of the "Battle Cross" of the I rank and "Tigran the Great", other state awards. Serzh Sargsyan was married in 1983. His wife — Rita Sargsyan, was born in Stepanakert, in a military family. She is a music teacher by profession. Serzh Sargsyan has two daughters — Anush and Satenik, two granddaughters — Mariam and Rita, two grandsons - Ara and Serzh.