Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister. The congratulatory message reads, in part: “On behalf of the Swedish Government, I would like to extend our congratulations on the occasion of your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

Sweden is a strong supporter of Armenia’s reform process and look forward to our further cooperation, not least within the framework of the Eastern Partnership. The new EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement will broaden the scope of our relations and will bring concrete benefits to people in Armenia and the European Union.”

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Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

“Honorable Mr. Prime Minister,

We send you our patriarchal blessing and congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

The political events that took place in our country in 2018 were resolved by early parliamentary elections, after which our people gave a strong vote of confidence to you and your political team.

Today, you are assuming again the duties of Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia to address the challenges facing our country and put into practice the hopes and expectations of our people for a brighter future.

We cordially hope that the Almighty Lord will give you success in your high and responsible mission for the irreversible progress of our homeland and the well-being of our people.

We pray that God may safeguard and protect you, giving you a happy life and all the best,” the message of His Holiness says.

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President Alexander Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his election as Prime Minister of Armenia. The message reads, in part:

“Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

I warmly congratulate you on your important electoral campaign that has been crowned with the election of a new parliament and your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I am confident that co-operation between Belarus and Armenia will develop in different areas to promote and strengthen the friendship between our peoples.

Dear Nikol Vovayevich, I wish you good health, much happiness and every success in the exercise of your duties.”

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President Bako Sahakyan of the Republic of Artsakh sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his election as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The message reads, in part:

“Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

On behalf of the people, the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh and on my own behalf, I warmly congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I hope that by re-assuming this responsible position, your Government and you will continue to do your utmost to develop the Republic of Armenia, strengthen the country’s defense and security system, bring about economic progress and bolster the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity.

I am confident that the necessary joint efforts will be made to enhance the level of cooperation between the two Armenian states and tackle the common problems.

Congratulating you once again, I wish you peace, health, every success and new achievements.”

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Georgian Prime Minister Mamouka Bakhtadze sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his election as Prime Minister of Armenia.

“Excellency,

On behalf of the Government of Georgia and on my own behalf, I congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I am confident that under your leadership, the friendly Armenia will be able to successfully implement progressive reforms that will promote the development and stability of our region. On behalf of the Georgian Government, I wish to reiterate our support for this important task.

I hope that as underpinned by traditional good neighborly relationships, the ties that bind our two countries will be enhanced and strengthened in the future.

Reiterating my congratulations, I assure you of my deep respect,” the message reads.