Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, on the occasion of Independence Day. The message reads:

“Your Excellency,

I congratulate you on the national holiday of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Independence Day.

I highly appreciate the effective partnership relations established between Armenia and Brazil and am hopeful that cooperation based on mutual respect and trust will further develop and expand in the near future for the benefit of our states and peoples.

Armenia’s joining a number of global initiatives initiated by Brazil also testifies to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health and new achievements, and prosperity and continuous progress to the friendly people of Brazil.”