Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has congratulated his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven on the national holiday.

According to Pashinyan, Armenia highly appreciates the friendly relations established with Sweden and is interested in expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation. 

"We thank Sweden for its continued support for the ongoing democratic processes in Armenia, as well as for its assistance in Armenia-EU cooperation," the PM noted expressing hope that both the value system and mutual trust - based on human rights and the rule of law - will serve as the foundation for the formation of a more active and rich bilateral agenda."