Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matviyenko congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday.

“Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

Please, accept my warmest and most sincere congratulations on your birthday. As a prime minister you have done a lot in terms of ensuring Armenia’s development, strengthening its security and promoting your country’s interests in the international arena.

The Russian-Armenian relations are anchored on good traditions of friendship and mutual respect. Your government’s policy helps reveal the full potential of the ongoing Russian-Armenian strategic multi-vector partnership.

The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia is keen to deepen parliamentary dialogue which is a key component in our bilateral cooperation framework. We highly value your role in this process.

I wish you good health, personal wellbeing and every success in your high state position. May your knowledge, energy and determination serve a reliable basis for productive work to the benefit of the brotherly Armenian people,” the congratulatory message reads.