Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence cable to Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez over tens of thousands of lives claimed by the pandemic.

“On behalf of the Armenian people and myself, I express deepest condolences to you and to the friendly people of Spain on tens of thousands of lives claimed by the pandemic.

I am confident that cross-border cooperation and joint efforts will help mankind defy the challenge in the near future.

I wish you and the friendly people of Spain endurance, patience and fortitude,” the message reads.

The Spanish government has declared a 10-day period of national mourning since May 27 for COVID-19 victims.