Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter of condolences on the untimely death of Honored Artist of Armenia Hayko (Hayk Hakobyan). The message reads as follows,

‘’It was with deep grief that I learnt about the untimely death of Honored Artist of Armenia Hayko (Hayk Hakobyan).

He was one of the bright representatives of contemporary Armenian music, he earned people’s love and respect through his activities. His works are loved by the people, and his romances have a unique place in the rich heritage of Armenian music.

Hayko has also composed film scores for a number of contemporary Armenian films, which have greatly contributed to the development of Armenian cinematography.

I express my deepest condolences to the singer's family, relatives, friends and fans of his art’’.