Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his appointment to the post. The message reads:

“I warmly congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of Canada.

Traditionally friendly relations between the Republic of Armenia and Canada have been formed in an atmosphere of mutual understanding, mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Armenia attaches great importance to the rapidly developing bilateral relations. I am confident that through joint efforts and close cooperation between our governments, we will be able to fully reveal the significant potential of the bilateral agenda of our countries, deepen and expand cooperation in the economic, high-tech, scientific and educational and other areas for the benefit of our peoples.

Taking this opportunity, I express my readiness to work with you in all areas of the bilateral agenda of Armenia and Canada.

I wish you good health and new success, and prosperity and peace to the friendly people of Canada''.