RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Yoshihide Suga on being elected to the office of Prime Minister of Japan.

“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your being elected to the office of Prime Minister of Japan.

I am pleased to state that Armenia and Japan have built up close ties of cooperation on the basis of mutual trust ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations. Convinced that the friendship-fostered partnership between our two countries has a great future, I assure you of my readiness to endeavor towards its furtherance to the benefit of our nations.

Armenia and the Armenian people are grateful for Japan’s continued support, which is of paramount importance in terms of promoting our country’s overall development. Armenia highly values Japan’s significant role in ensuring international and regional peace and in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

I wish you robust health and every success, as well as peace and prosperity - to the friendly people of Japan,” the congratulatory message reads.