Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi on the country’s Independence Day. The message reads, in part:

“On behalf of the people of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I warmly congratulate you and the friendly people of India on Independence Day.

Armenia highly appreciates the traditionally warm relations with India, anchored on our peoples’ centuries-old historical ties, goodwill and mutual trust. I am convinced that through joint efforts we will be able to impart a new quality, content to our bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres and foster their comprehensive development.

I wish you good health and every success, as well as peace and prosperity – to the friendly people of India.”