Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi of Iran on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

The message addressed to the Supreme Leader of Iran reads as follows, in particular:

"Armenian-Iranian warm and friendly relations with centuries-old roots, rich history and tradition are of special importance for our two countries.

It has been more than three decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which we have witnessed steady and firm bilateral cooperation.

I am confident that the Armenian-Iranian friendly relations shaped in the atmosphere of mutual respect and trust will record greater achievements in the future for the benefit of the peoples of Armenia and Iran."

And the message addressed to the Iranian President notes as follows, in part:

“The indomitable Armenian-Iranian relations anchored on centuries-old history and mutual respect are of special importance for the Republic of Armenia.

I am confident by joint efforts we will be able to bring the interstate cooperation to a new level, the multi-sector agenda of which will be further expanded for the benefit of the welfare of the two friendly peoples and the security of our countries.

Attaching great importance to our visions of the establishment and strengthening of regional peace and stability, I reaffirm the official invitation made by me during my visit to Tehran last year to you to visit Armenia."