President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of being appointed Prime Minister of Armenia. The message runs as follows,

‘’Dear Nikol Vovaevich,

Please, accept my congraulations on the occasion of being appointed {rime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

Tajikistan values the partnering relations with Armenia and we are ready to gradually develop our mutually beneficial cooperation in all directions.

I am confident that the close multidimenional interac tion will get new impetus based on the traditions of friendship, mutual respect and the interests of both coutries.

Let me wish you, dear Nikol Vovaevich, health and success in your work, and tpeace and welfare to the friendly people of Armenia.