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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is receiving congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia.
The Office of the Prime Minister has published the congratulatory messages in full.
The congratulatory message from Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, reads:
“Dear Prime Minister,
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, I extend to you and the Government of the Republic of Armenia my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.
China and Armenia are strategic partners, and cooperation within the framework of jointly building the Belt and Road is developing actively and with high quality. I am ready to work with you to further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between our two countries and strengthen its practical substance, with a view to continuously enriching China-Armenia relations with new content.
I wish the Republic of Armenia prosperity and strength, and its people happiness and well-being.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his congratulatory message:
“Dear Prime Minister,
Please accept my congratulations on the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia, Independence Day.
I wish you good health and success, and the friendly Armenian people well-being and prosperity.”
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin also sent a congratulatory message, stressing:
“Dear Prime Minister,
On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and myself, I congratulate you on the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia, Independence Day.
I am convinced that the development of constructive cooperation in trade and the economy, science and technology, and the cultural and humanitarian spheres, based on mutual respect, fully meets the long-term interests of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia.
Dear Prime Minister, I wish you good health and well-being, and all citizens of Armenia happiness and prosperity.”
The congratulatory message from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reads:
“Dear Prime Minister,
I sincerely congratulate you and your compatriots on the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia.
This historic anniversary symbolises the unwavering will, national unity and creative spirit of the Armenian people.
Drawing on centuries-old traditions of statehood and a rich cultural heritage, Armenia has travelled with dignity the difficult path of establishment and development under new historical circumstances and established itself as a progressive country that enjoys recognition and respect on the international stage.
Under your strong and authoritative leadership, unprecedented reforms are being implemented in Armenia, which have become a solid foundation for the country’s sustainable socio-economic development.
In Kazakhstan, we have great respect for the Armenian people, your ancient history, culture and traditions.
We highly value the relations of friendship and strategic partnership between our states. I hope that through our joint efforts we will be able to significantly build on the results achieved and ensure that Kazakhstan-Armenia cooperation serves the fundamental interests of our friendly peoples.
On this solemn day, dear Prime Minister, please accept my expressions of respect and sincere wishes for boundless energy and further great success in your responsible state activities aimed at the well-being of the distinctive and remarkable Armenian people.”
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov also sent a message:
“Dear Prime Minister,
Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.
During the years of independence, Armenia has established itself as a state that has chosen its own path of development, based on an open market economy, a developed civil society and a pragmatic foreign policy.
Kazakhstan sincerely welcomes every achievement of Armenia and expresses its unwavering commitment to further deepening the friendly relations, mutual trust and strategic partnership established between our countries.
I am confident that the ties established between our governments on the basis of mutual respect and understanding will continue to contribute to fulfilling the important tasks facing our countries.
Dear Prime Minister, as I congratulate you on this significant anniversary in the country’s history, I wish you boundless energy and great success in your responsible state activities, and the friendly Armenian people well-being and prosperity.”
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon also sent a congratulatory message:
“Dear Prime Minister,
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia, Independence Day, it gives me great pleasure to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and the friendly people of your country.
During the years of independence, Armenia has achieved significant success in state-building and socio-economic development.
We highly value the historical ties connecting our two peoples and states.
Friendly relations with Armenia have been and remain a priority of Tajikistan’s foreign policy.
It is gratifying that today our countries interact constructively both bilaterally and within international organisations.
I am confident that through our joint efforts we will be able to ensure the further dynamic development of our multifaceted cooperation, which meets the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries.
Dear Prime Minister, I wish you good health, happiness and the fulfilment of your goals for the prosperity of your country, and the friendly Armenian people peace, stability, well-being and further progress.”
The congratulatory message from President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow reads:
“Dear Prime Minister,
I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you and all the people of your country on the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia.
During the years of independence, the Republic of Armenia has achieved significant success in the political, economic and social spheres.
We are convinced that our countries’ unwavering commitment to further expanding and deepening interstate dialogue based on the principles of mutual respect and trust fully meets the interests of both peoples.
Taking this pleasant opportunity, I wish you good health and further success in your responsible activities, and the friendly Armenian people peace, well-being and prosperity.”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in his congratulatory message:
“On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm greetings to the people of Armenia on your Independence Day.
The United States stands with Armenia in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the restoration of your independence and reflects on the progress your country has made towards a more peaceful, prosperous and democratic future.
The historic progress we achieved together over the past year demonstrates what is possible when we work towards a shared vision of peace and prosperity.
We look forward to advancing the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative, strengthening economic connectivity, encouraging American investment and helping unlock new opportunities for Armenia and the wider region.
We look forward to deepening our partnership in the years to come. Congratulations to the people of Armenia on this important national holiday.”
The congratulatory message from Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul reads:
“Your Excellency,
On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand, I have the honour to extend to Your Excellency my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.
Thailand and Armenia have enjoyed friendly relations for more than three decades. I am confident that our ties will continue to develop in areas of mutual interest, particularly through deepening our cooperation in the economic and trade sectors.
In this regard, I wish to reaffirm Thailand’s strong commitment to strengthening its engagement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as an important platform for regional economic cooperation.
We would therefore greatly appreciate Armenia’s support for the earliest possible launch of negotiations on a Thailand-EAEU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which would be an important step towards creating trade and investment opportunities for Thailand and Armenia, as well as strengthening connectivity between our two regions.”
President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also congratulated the Armenian Prime Minister, saying:
“Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, I wish to extend to Your Excellency, on behalf of the people of Bangladesh and myself, my warmest congratulations and best wishes.
Bangladesh highly values its friendly relations with the Republic of Armenia, which are based on mutual respect, goodwill and shared aspirations for peace and prosperity. I am confident that our two countries will continue to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation for the benefit of our two peoples.
I wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and continued success, and the friendly people of the Republic of Armenia continued peace, stability, progress and prosperity.”