Pashinyan extends Russia Day greetings to Putin

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on Russia Day.

“Please accept my congratulations on the state holiday of the Russian Federation — Russia Day,” Pashinyan said in a letter to Putin published by his office.

“This significant holiday embodies the responsibility of the citizens of the Russian Federation for the future of their country, as well as the aspiration of the friendly Russian people to independently choose the path of development of their state.

I am convinced that the multifaceted ties between the peoples of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation, as well as the mutual readiness for open and constructive dialogue based on respect for each other’s sovereignty and state interests, will continue to contribute to the strengthening of cooperation and the use of the full range of opportunities between our countries,” he said.

Pashinyan also extended wishes of well-being and success to Putin in his state activities, as well as wishes of prosperity and all the best to the people of Russia.