Shanghai Cooperation Organization Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory in Armenia. The message reads:

“Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

On behalf of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, I heartily congratulate you and the Civil Contract party you lead on the convincing victory in the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Armenia.

Your country is recording success in improving and modernizing all spheres of public life, ensuring high rates of economic development, and strengthening its international reputation.

I note with satisfaction Armenia’s active engagement in SCO dialogue. Such an approach by Yerevan gives an additional impetus to the Organization’s broad agenda, opening up new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation''.

"I wish you, dear Nikol Vova, good health and success in your state activities, and to the people of Armenia, peace and further prosperity."