Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent Saturday a congratulatory message to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister’s press service reported.

The PM expressed confidence that by consistent efforts the President will be able to implement all programs aimed at the development and strengthening of Ukraine.

There is considerable potential in the Armenian-Ukrainian friendly relations, the realization of which proceeds from the interests of the peoples of the two countries, he said adding that by joint efforts the two states will be able to give a new quality to the Armenian-Ukrainian multilateral cooperation.

The activities of the centuries-old and large Armenian community in Ukraine and the organized Ukrainian community in Armenia give an additional impetus to the issue of deepening bilateral relations.

The PM wished success, peace, and prosperity to the friendly people of Ukraine.