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Donald Trump congratulates Nikol Pashinyan
President of the United States of America Donald Trump has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
As the press department at the government reports, the message reads, in part:
“Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
Congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of Armenia and your coalition’s success in the December 9, 2018 parliamentary elections.
The United States supports a prosperous, democratic Armenia at peace with its neighbors. Together, we can make progress on deepening trade between our countries, strengthening global security, and combating corruption. A peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will help these efforts.
Best wishes to you and the people of Armenia.”
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