Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter of condolence to the Dean of the College of Cardinals of the Holy See Giovanni Battista Re on the occasion of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. The press service of the Government of Armenia reoprts.

The message reads:

"I received with deep sorrow the news of the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis. On behalf of the people of the Republic of Armenia and me personally, please accept our deepest condolences.

The outstanding leadership of His Holiness and his efforts in promoting peace, spreading universal values, strengthening solidarity among nations and protecting human rights and freedoms were invaluable.

Pope Francis will remain in our memory as a pioneer of compassion and humanistic ideas, and peace and stability in the South Caucasus were also at the center of his attention.

We deeply share the sorrow of the faithful around the world for this great loss."