Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon on the latter’s Independence Day anniversary. The message reads as follows, in particular:

"The relations between Armenia and Lebanon are based on centuries-old friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation and mutual respect between the two peoples, which best characterizes the current level of political relations between Armenia and Lebanon.

We are deeply concerned and worried about the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, and we consider the targeting of the civilian population and civilian infrastructure unacceptable. The Republic of Armenia supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of the borders of Lebanon, and with its active participation, through the Armenian peacekeeping force, contributes to the strengthening of Lebanon's security."