YEREVAN. – The Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on his birthday, press service of the Armenian PM reported.

“Your numerous years of work at the highest state positions are highly respected throughout the world, especially in Armenia,” the message reads, in particular. “Your rich experience as a leader and a politician is highly demanded—not only in the development of strategic relations between our countries, but throughout the Eurasian region.

“I reaffirm with great respect our readiness to continue and strengthen the friendly dialogue and joint work—for the benefit of the peoples of Russia and Armenia.”