Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent congratulatory messages to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang of China on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.

The congratulatory message addressed to the Chinese president reads:

“Excellency,

On behalf of the Armenian people and on my own behalf, I extend to you and to the friendly people of China warmest greetings and best wishes on the Chinese New Year – the Spring Festival. May the Spring Festival bring peace and prosperity to all Chinese families!

Armenia is eager to consistently develop and strengthen the traditionally friendly relations with China.

Your Excellency, please accept my sincere wishes for robust health and every success.”

The congratulatory message addressed to the Chinese premier reads:

“Excellency,

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I extend to you and the friendly people of China our warmest congratulations and best wishes on the Chinese New Year – the Spring Festival. May the Spring Festival bring you peace, prosperity and achievement of your goals!

Armenia highly values the development of traditionally friendly relations and practical cooperation with friendly China.

I wish good health and every success to you and to your family.”