President of the United States, Donald Trump, has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Armenia.

“Congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of Armenia and your coalition’s success in the December 9, 2018 parliamentary elections,” the message reads, in part. “The United States supports a prosperous, democratic Armenia at peace with its neighbors. Together, we can make progress on deepening trade between our countries, strengthening global security, and combating corruption. A peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will help these efforts.

“Best wishes to you and the people of Armenia.”