Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter of condolence to the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, on the occasion of the death of the former President of the People's Republic of China, Zian Zemin.

"Your Excellency,

I was saddened to learn about the death of the former President of the People's Republic of China Zian Zemin. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express sincere condolences to you and the friendly Chinese people.

Mr. Zian had a significant contribution to ensuring the continuous progress of China, as well as to the establishment and development of Armenian-Chinese relations.

I wish endurance and patience to the family and relatives of Zian Zemin.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration”, reads the Prime Minister’s letter of condolence.