President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev 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 on your appointment to the post of Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

Your victory once again testifies to Armenian nation’s broad support for your program of reforms and transformations, aimed at ensuring sustainable economic development and improved well-being.

I am convinced that based on the principles of mutual respect and consideration of each other’s interests, Uzbek-Armenian relations will continue to expand and strengthen ahead.

I wish you robust health and every success, as well as peace and prosperity - to the people of Armenia,” the message says.

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The congratulatory message sent by Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrei Babis reads, in part:

“Your Excellency,

Let me congratulate you on being reappointed to the post of Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. I highly appreciate the good relationship between the Republic of Armenia and the Czech Republic. I do believe that all the areas of mutual interest will continue to develop in the future as well.

I want to assure you that the Czech Republic fully supports your efforts to strengthen democratic principles and institutions in Armenia, and we stand ready to continue the exchange of experience in the field of reforms and, in particular, deepen cooperation inder the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.

I wish you every success in your work.”

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Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Saulius Skvernelis stated in his congratulatory message:

“Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and myself, I would like to offer you my warmest congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I sincerely wish you all the best to defy the challenges facing your country and to lead Armenia towards development and prosperity.

The Eastern Partnership program of the European Union marks its ten years this year, and I hope that through joint efforts we will be able to deepen the relations between Lithuania and Armenia, thus contributing to the establishment of closer dialogue and cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union.”

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov’s message reads as follows;

“Your Excellency,

Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

We view the Republic of Armenia as our primary partner as evidenced by the ongoing active political dialogue between Sofia and Yerevan.

Mutually beneficial economic cooperation is a prerequisite for getting the most out of the potential inherent in our bilateral relations.

We appreciate Armenia’s policy to maintain close relations with the European Union. I am convinced that the process of reforms in the Republic of Armenia will promote prosperity in your country for the citizens of the Republic of Armenia, as well as stability in the South Caucasus.

I wish you robust health and every success in your responsible activities.”

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Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland Juha Petri Sipilä wrote in his congratulatory message;

“Excellency,

I am sending you my most sincere congratulations and wishes on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, wishing you every success in your work.”

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras wrote in his congratulatory message:

“Excellency,

On the occasion of your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, I would like to convey to you my warmest congratulations and wish prosperity and success to you and the friendly people of your country.

Our long standing strong political, cultural and religious ties will always serve as the solid ground for the ever flourishing diplomatic relations between our countries.
I am confident that during your term in office, our excellent cooperation will be further enhanced on many levels to the mutual benefit of our peoples.”
 

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The congratulatory message from Prime Minister of Ukraine Vladimir Groysman reads, in part:

“Excellency,

Please accept my sincere congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I am confident that the deepening of relations between Ukraine and Armenia, primarily in trade and economy, as well as the intensification of cultural and humanitarian contacts is in the best interests of our countries and our peoples.

Taking this opportunity, I invite you to visit Ukraine with an official visit at a convenient for you time.

I wish you, Mr. Prime Minister, inspiration and every success in your responsible activities, as well as peace and prosperity - to the Armenian people.”

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The congratulatory message from Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill reads, in part:

“Excellency,
Dear Nikol Vovayevich!

I heartily congratulate you on your appointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

You are entrusted with the high and responsible mission of the header of government. The people of Armenia are looking to the future with hope, expecting from the authorities the adoption of effective measures that serve the social and economic development of the country, consolidating peace and harmony in society.

Our peoples are bound by centuries-old good relations, which are based on the eternal spiritual and moral values of Christianity. The Russian Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic Churches that are cooperating in the spirit of mutual love have made a significant contribution to the strengthening of ties between the residents of our states.

I would like to wish you robust health, God’s backing and every success in your upcoming service, as well as peace and prosperity – to all citizens of the Republic of Armenia.”

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President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan wrote in his congratulatory message:

“Dear Nikol Vovayevich!

Please accept my sincere congratulations on your appointment to the post of Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I am convinced that the high level of cooperation and mutual understanding that has been developed between our friendly countries will provide a solid groundwork for the furtherance of and strengthening of Turkmen-Armenian relations to the benefit of our peoples.

Taking this opportunity, dear Nikol Vovayevich, I wish you good health and great success in your responsible state activities for the sake of peace, well-being and prosperity of the friendly people of Armenia.”

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Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s congratulatory message reads, in part:

“Honorable Mr. Prime Minister,

I want to convey my warmest congratulations on your reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

Your appointment is the evidence of fraternal Armenian people’s great hopes for your leadership, as well as your commitment to the ideas of the Velvet Revolution.

I assure you of my strong commitment to maintaining and expanding the best possible relations between our two countries and peoples.”