Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of Belgium on the occasion of the Belgian National Day. The message reads as follows, in particular:

“I attach great importance to the continuous development and strengthening of interstate relations based on traditional friendship between the peoples of Armenia and Belgium.

In March this year, the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of Belgium celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which is another occasion to evaluate our commitments based on a common system of values and principles, to further develop our cooperation in the future, to contribute to the establishment of peace and sustainable development in the European family and around the world.

I am sure that through joint efforts, the mutually beneficial cooperation between Armenia and Belgium will continue to develop and expand in bilateral and multilateral formats, including within the framework of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.

Taking this opportunity, I cordially invite you to visit Armenia at any time convenient for you.”