The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The message runs as follows,

''Dear Nikol Vovaevich,

I cordially congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

I am convinced that the cooperation between Uzbekistan and Armenia will continue to develop for the benefit of our peoples.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health, family happiness and success in your responsible state activity, and peace, continuous development and prosperity to the people of Armenia''.