Bulgarian Premier Boyko Borisov congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on being elected Prime Minister of Armenia, wishing him health and every success in his responsible position. The congratulatory message runs as follows:

“Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes for your election as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I highly appreciate your efforts focused on democratic formation of the new government based on the national agreement and in comprehensive dialogue with all the interested sides.

The preservation of the political stability and further progress of the reform process in the Republic of Armenia will contribute to the prosperity of the country and the stability of the highly important for Europe Caucasus region. I am convinced that the new cabinet will remain committed to building a democratic and prosperous Armenia in the interest and for the benefit of all Armenian people.

I welcome the policy of the Republic of Armenia of maintaining close relations with the European Union, and I am convinced that the entry into force of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, which will be ratified soon by Bulgarian Parliament, will contribute substantially to the fulfilment of this goal.

Wishing you health and every success in discharging your highly responsible tasks, please accept, honorable Mr. Prime Minister, the assurances of my highest consideration.”