Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of Armenia's Independence Day, the press service of the republic's government has reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin's congratulatory message reads:

“Dear Nikol Vovaevich, Please accept my congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.

The further development of friendly, allied Russian-Armenian relations, as well as constructive interaction within the framework of common integration associations, undoubtedly meets the fundamental interests of our peoples. I wish you health and success, and happiness and prosperity to all citizens of Armenia.