PRC State Council Chairman Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory message to RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The message runs as follows:

“Excellency,

On behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China and myself, I extend sincere congratulations on your election as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

Traditionally, Armenia has been a partner of friendly cooperation for China. Bilateral relations have been on the rise since the establishment of diplomatic relations. The reciprocated political trust is steadily increasing, and the multifaceted cooperation is gradually developing in different spheres.

I am ready to establish a good working relationship with you to lift Armenian-Chinese relations to a new level of development through joint efforts.

China stands ready to synergize its Belt and Road Initiative and Armenia’s development strategies so as the development of bilateral ties and cooperation could bring more actual benefits to the two peoples.

I wish you further success in your new, responsible position.”