Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the occasion of the national holiday.

The message addressed to the UAE President reads as follows,

"Please accept my sincere congratulations and warm wishes on the occasion of the National Day of the United Arab Emirates.

The friendship between Armenia and the UAE has a long history, and today I can happily report that good traditions of mutually beneficial and strong cooperation have been formed between our two countries.

I would like to note with satisfaction that recently we have been witnessing an unprecedented activity of Armenian-Emirati partnership, which is manifested by the readiness of both sides to give a boost to programs of bilateral interest and the positive dynamics of the development of bilateral relations.

I sincerely hope that the active dialogue and joint initiatives between our countries will be continuous, and in the near future we will witness the real results of this fruitful cooperation.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health and success, and peace and prosperity to the friendly people of the United Arab Emirates."

The message addressed to the Vice President of the UAE reads as follows,

"I warmly congratulate you and the people of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the National Day.

Armenia enthusiastically follows the continuing successes of the UAE in various fields in recent decades and looks forward to the new achievements of the friendly Emirates.

We highly value the existing partnership between the Republic of Armenia and the United Arab Emirates and are determined to deepen our cooperation in the areas outlined by both sides.

Along with the achievements and success, I am sure that the cooperation between our two countries has an even greater potential for development, to which our further joint steps should be directed.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health and peace and prosperity to the friendly people of the United Arab Emirates."