Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
Shinzo Abe noted in particular that Armenia is a reliable partner of Japan and shares with it the fundamental values, such as freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the two countries have built close cooperation both in a bilateral format and in the international arena.
“I am confident that under the leadership of Your Excellency, who has reassumed the office of Prime Minister, the relations between our countries have great potential for further expansion and development. I hope that relations between Japan and Armenia and our peoples will further deepen and strengthen.
I extend my best wishes for Your Excellency’s good health and success and the further prosperity of Armenia,” the Japanese Premier stated in his message.
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President Nursultan Nazarbayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
“Dear Nikol Vovayevich,
Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
I wish your efforts in that responsible position could lead to Armenia’s comprehensive development and the strengthening of its international standing. I am convinced that as underpinned by friendship and understanding, the mutually beneficial relations between Astana and Yerevan will continue to strengthen for the well-being of our two peoples.
Dear Nikol Vovayevich,
I wish you good health and every success in your work, as well as peace and prosperity - to the friendly people of Armenia,” the message says.
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Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on being appointed Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and on his own behalf, Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Nikol Pashinyan and wished him every success in his highly responsible duties.
The Head of RF Government expressed confidence that the furtherance of Russian-Armenian government-to-government interaction will help boost cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, energy, transport, and infrastructure, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges. It will provide favorable conditions for implementation of promising projects and initiatives. In addition, joint efforts will help unlock the full integration potential within the Eurasian Economic Union.
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President Hassan Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
“Excellency,
I sincerely congratulate you on being appointed as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
I do hope that your reappointment will help us expand and deepen our developing relationships on bilateral, regional and international platforms.
I wish you robust health and every success, as well as prosperity and well-being to the friendly people of the Republic of Armenia,” the Iranian President stated in his message.