Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the occasion of the national holiday, Emperor's Birthday. The message states:

"I warmly congratulate you on the occasion of the national holiday of Japan, Emperor's Birthday, and extend my best wishes to you and the people of Japan.

Armenia highly appreciates the friendly relations with Japan based on common democratic values and mutual trust. Highlighting the ongoing active political dialogue, as well as the positive developments recorded in the spheres of economic and cultural cooperation over the past year, I reaffirm Armenia's readiness to further expand the partnership between our countries in areas of mutual interest through joint efforts.

I wish you good health and new success, and prosperity and progress to friendly Japan."