President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his party’s victory in Armenia’s parliamentary elections.
In a post on social media, von der Leyen praised the democratic path pursued by Armenia and highlighted the legacy of the 2018 Velvet Revolution.
“Dear Nikol Pashinyan, congratulations on your electoral victory. The spirit of the Velvet Revolution you led in 2018 is alive and well,” she wrote.
The European Commission president emphasized the importance of relations between the European Union and Armenia, noting that Brussels highly values its partnership with a democratic Armenia that is moving ever closer to Europe.
“Armenia can count on us,” von der Leyen added, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to supporting the country and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The message comes as preliminary results from Armenia’s parliamentary elections indicate a victory for Pashinyan’s ruling Civil Contract party, paving the way for the formation of a new government.
