Putin congratulates Pashinyan on becoming Armenian PM

Putin congratulates Pashinyan on becoming Armenian PM

PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, January 14 sent a telegram to Nikol Pashinyan to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister of Armenia.

According to the Kremlin's website, the Russian leader expressed hope that dialogue between Russia and Armenia would strengthen the allied interaction.

Putin said relations with Armenia are based on traditions of friendship and mutual respect, with both countries having gained considerable experience in fruitful cooperation in various fields.

As reported earlier, President Armen Sarkissian on Monday appointed Pashinyan in the post of the Armenian Prime Minister.

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