Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia Day, the PM’s office informs.

The message states as follows, in particular: "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 an 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 cooperation opportunities between our countries."