Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ali Khamenei and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on the occasion of Nowruz.

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

"I convey to you my sincere congratulations on the Iranian New Year, Nowruz. May the coming year be marked by exceptional success and peace for the people of neighboring and friendly Iran. I can note with satisfaction that Armenia-Iran relations, developing in an atmosphere of mutual respect and synchronization of interests, continue their steady course.

I sincerely hope that by fully utilizing the great potential of our bilateral relations, we will reach new horizons of cooperation in the current year for the well-being of the two friendly peoples and regional stability.

Taking the opportunity, I wish you good health and plenty of sunshine, and lasting well-being to the people of Iran."

The message addressed to the President of Iran reads as follows,

"I warmly congratulate you and the people of Iran on the occasion of Nowruz, the holiday of the awakening of nature and the arrival of spring. I wish that the new year will be a year of unwavering peace and new achievements for the neighboring and friendly Islamic Republic of Iran.

Our government and people attach special importance to Armenia-Iran relations based on mutual respect and trust.

I am sure that by joint efforts, we will give a new charge to the rich agenda of bilateral relations in the shortest period of time, and many current and planned programs will be implemented.

Taking the opportunity, I wish you new achievements and success, and peace and well-being to our friendly Iranians."