President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on being elected Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The message of the Russian President runs as follows,

''Dear Nikol Vovaevich,

Please, accept my congratulations on being appointed Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I hope that the activities of the Government led by you will foster the future development of the Russian-Armenian friendly, allied relations, as well as the strengthening of peace, security and stability in the South Caucasus.

We are ready to continue the constructive dialogue and joint work on topical issues of bilateral and regional agenda.

I wish you success, as well as good health and welfare''.