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Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has congratulated U.S. President Barack Obama on his 50th birthday.

"I heartily wish you good health, inexhaustible energy and new achievements in your responsible line of work," the Ukrainian president’s press service quoted his greetings.

The Ukrainian leader thanked the U.S. counterpart for his personal contribution to the development of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Yanukovych once again invited Obama to visit Ukraine at a convenient time.