Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Jordan’s Independence Day. The message reads, in part:

“I warmly congratulate you on the national holiday of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - Independence Day.

The peoples of Armenia and Jordan are bound by warm, friendly traditions as evidenced by the availability of a vibrant centuries-old Armenian community in Jordan.

I am hopeful that the mutually beneficial Armenian-Jordanian cooperation will continue to strengthen and deepen in the best interest of our peoples.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you robust health and every success, as well as lasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Jordan.”