President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on being elected Prime Minister of Armenia. The message reads in part:
“Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia,
Dear Mr. Nikol Pashinyan,
I cordially congratulate you on your election as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. I hope that every day during your tenure we will witness the development and deepening of bilateral relations.
I am asking God to give you health and success, as well as prosperity and happiness – to the people of Armenia.”
The leaders of the two countries earlier talked on phone.
