Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan is receiving congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia.

The congratulatory message from Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, reads as follows:

"Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you and the Government of the Republic of Armenia.

China and Armenia are strategic partners, and cooperation within the framework of the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' initiative is developing actively and with high quality. I am ready to work together with you to further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between our two countries and strengthen its practical content, with the aim of continuously enriching China-Armenia relations with new content.

I wish the Republic of Armenia prosperity and strength, and happiness and well-being to its people".

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The congratulatory message of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, reads:

"Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

Please accept my congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia—Independence Day.

I wish you good health and success, and well-being and prosperity to the friendly Armenian people."

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The congratulatory message of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reads:

"Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

I sincerely congratulate you and your compatriots on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia.

This historic date symbolizes the unwavering will, national unity, and creative spirit of the Armenian people.

Drawing upon centuries-old traditions of statehood and a rich cultural heritage, Armenia has with dignity passed the complex path of accomplishment and development under new historical conditions, establishing itself as a progressive country that enjoys recognition and respect in the international arena. Under your strong and authoritative leadership, unprecedented reforms are being implemented in Armenia, forming a solid foundation for the country's stable socio-economic development.

In Kazakhstan, the Armenian people—as well as your ancient history, culture, and traditions—are held in high regard. We deeply value the relations of friendship and strategic partnership between our states.

I hope that through joint efforts, we will be able to significantly build upon the results achieved and serve Kazakhstan-Armenia cooperation to the fundamental interests of our friendly peoples.

On this momentous day, dear Nikol Vovayevich, please accept the assurances of my high regard and my sincere wishes for boundless energy and continued great success in your responsible state activities dedicated to the well-being of the unique and distinguished Armenian people''.

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The congratulatory message of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, reads as follows:

"Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

It gives me great pleasure to convey my heartfelt congratulations to you and the friendly people of your country on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia—Independence Day.

Since gaining independence, Armenia has achieved significant success in state-building and socio-economic development.

We highly value the historical ties that bind our two peoples and states.

Friendly relations with Armenia have been and remain a priority of Tajikistan's foreign policy.

It is gratifying that today our countries engage in constructive cooperation, both in a bilateral format and within the frameworks of international organizations.

I am confident that through joint efforts, we will be able to ensure the continued dynamic development of our multifaceted cooperation, which serves the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries. I wish you, dear Nikol Vovayevich, good health, happiness, and the realization of your goals for the prosperity of the country, and I wish the friendly people of Armenia peace, stability, well-being, and continued progress."

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The congratulatory message from the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, states:

"Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you and the entire people of your country on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia.

Over the years of independence, the Republic of Armenia has achieved significant success in the political, economic, and social spheres.

We are convinced that the unwavering commitment of our countries to further expanding and deepening interstate dialogue—based on the principles of mutual respect and trust—fully aligns with the interests of both peoples.

Taking this pleasant opportunity, I wish you good health and continued success in your responsible work, and peace, well-being, and prosperity to the friendly people of Armenia''.

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The congratulatory message of the Head of the Russian Government, Mikhail Mishustin, states:

"Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, I congratulate you on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia—Independence Day.

I am convinced that the development of constructive cooperation in trade-economic, scientific-technological, and cultural-humanitarian spheres, based on mutual respect, fully aligns with the long-term interests of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia.

I wish you, dear Nikol Vovayevich, good health and well-being, and happiness and prosperity to all citizens of Armenia."

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The congratulatory message of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, states:

"Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia. Since gaining independence, Armenia has established itself as a state that has chosen its own path of development, grounded in an open market economy, a developed civil society, and a pragmatic foreign policy.

Kazakhstan sincerely welcomes every achievement of Armenia and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to further deepening the friendly relations, mutual trust, and strategic partnership established between our countries.

I am confident that the ties forged between our governments—based on mutual respect and consensus—will continue to facilitate the realization of the important objectives facing our nations.

Dear Nikol Vovayevich, as I congratulate you on this significant anniversary for the country, I wish you boundless energy and great success in your responsible state duties, and I wish the friendly Armenian people well-being and prosperity.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s congratulatory message states:

"On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of Armenia on your Independence Day.

The United States celebrates with Armenia as you mark 35 years since regaining your independence and reflect on the growth your nation has made toward a more peaceful, prosperous, and democratic future. The historic progress we have made together over the past year demonstrates what is possible when we work toward a shared vision of peace and prosperity. We look forward to advancing the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), strengthening economic connectivity, encouraging American investment, and helping unlock new opportunities for Armenia and the broader region.

In the coming years, we anticipate deepening the partnership between our two nations. Congratulations to the people of Armenia on this important national occasion".

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The congratulatory message of Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, reads as follows:

"Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Royal Government and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand, I have the honor to convey to Your Excellency my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.

Thailand and Armenia have enjoyed friendly relations for over three decades. I am confident that our ties will continue to develop in areas of mutual interest, particularly through the deepening of our cooperation in the economic and trade sectors.

In this regard, I wish to reaffirm Thailand’s firm commitment to strengthening its engagement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a key platform for regional economic cooperation. Therefore, we would greatly appreciate Armenia’s support regarding the negotiations for the Thailand-EAEU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)—specifically in launching the negotiations as soon as possible—as this would be a significant step toward creating trade and investment opportunities for Thailand and Armenia, as well as strengthening connectivity between our two regions''.

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The congratulatory message of President of People's Republic of Bangladesh Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir states:

"Excellency,

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, I wish to extend to Your Excellency, on behalf of the people of Bangladesh and on my own behalf, my warmest felicitetions and best wishes.

Bangladesh highly values its friendly relations with the Republic of Armenia, founded upon mutual respect, goodwill and shared aspirations for peace and prosperity. I am confident that our two countries will continue to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation for the mutual benefir of our two peoples.

I wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and continued success, and wish the friendly people of the Repubic of Armenia continued peace, stability, progress and prosperity".

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The congratulatory message of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reads as follows:

"Dear Nikol Vovayevich,

I am pleased to sincerely congratulate Your Excellency and the people of Armenia on the occasion of your country's national holiday, Independence Day, and to convey my heartfelt best wishes.

I am confident that the long-standing relations between Uzbekistan and Armenia, based on mutual respect and friendship, will continue to develop consistently for the benefit of our peoples' shared interests.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health, family well-being, and continued success in your responsible state activities, and peace, prosperity, and progress to the people of Armenia."

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The message of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, states:

’’Excellency,

On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, as well as on my own behalf, I wish to extend our heartiest felicitations on the auspicious occasion of the Republic Armenia's Independence Day.

It was а great pleasure to meet Your Excellency on the margins of the SCO Summit in Bishkek earlier this week. I am immensely satisfied to note that with the historic establishment of diplomatic ties, Pakistan and Armenia have entered а new and promising chapter in their bilateral relations. I remain confident that in the days ahead, our two countries will continue to nurture this mutually beneficial cooperation in every sphere of common interest, for the shared benefit of our two peoples.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I convey my best wishes for Your Excellency's continued good health and happiness, as well as for peace, progress, and prosperity of the friendly people of Armenia. Please accept, Excеllеncy, the assurances of my highest consideration”.

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The message of the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, states:

“Your Excellency, Distinguished colleague,

On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Armenia, it is my distinct honour, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia and on my own behalf, to extend my warmest congratulations and my most sincere wishes for the prosperity of your country and the well-being of its citizens.

I am assured that the friendly relations between our two countries will continue to develop with increased dynamics in the period ahead. In this regard, we remain committed to further promoting political dialogue, intensifying high-level contacts, as well as developing concrete forms of cooperation in the economy and other areas of mutual interest.

I believe that the positive momentum created through the recent meetings and personal contacts between our high-ranking state representatives will successfully contribute to the further strengthening of bilateral relations, especially in terms of encouraging trade, investment and business ties between the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Armenia.

On this note, I extend to you my most sincere wishes for your continued success and good health, as well as my highest consideration”.

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The message from the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, states:

“Dear Prime Minister,

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia, Independence Day. This significant day provides an opportunity to reflect on the achievements Armenia has made since regaining its independence. I had the opportunity to visit your beautiful country on the occasion of the European Political Community Summit in May 2026, and I have fond memories of my visit.

The Czech Republic highly values its friendly relations with the Republic of Armenia and is committed to further developing our bilateral cooperation. It supports Armenia's closer association with the European Union, which contributes to the country's modernization and resilience. The Czech Republic also appreciates the steps taken towards achieving lasting peace in the South Caucasus region and believes that they will lead to greater stability and prosperity for all its inhabitants”․

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The congratulatory message of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis notes, in particular, the following:

“Dear Prime Minister,

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, I would like to warmly congratulate you and extend my best wishes for peace, prosperity and well-being to the friendly Armenian people.

Greece and Armenia share a longstanding friendship, founded on mutual trust, common values and close ties between our peoples. Our growing cooperation reflects our shared determination to further strengthen our bilateral relations and advance them towards a strategic partnership.

Greece supports Armenia's efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus, as well as to further develop its relations with the European Union. We stand ready to contribute to these efforts, particularly in view of Greece's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2027.

I am confident that we will continue to deepen our partnership and explore new avenues of cooperation for the benefit of our countries and peoples. Looking forward to meeting you in New York, I renew my warmest wishes to you and to the friendly Armenian people.

Looking forward to meeting you next week in New York, please accept, dear Prime Minister, the assurances of my highest consideration”.

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The congratulatory message of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, states:

”On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia, I extend, on behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Cyprus, my warmest congratulations and sincere wishes for peace, progress and prosperity.

Cyprus and Armenia share longstanding historical ties and a close friendship, which continue to underpin our excellent bilateral relations. I am pleased with the steady development of our cooperation and confident that our partnership will continue to deepen, both bilaterally and within our common European family. Cyprus firmly supports Armenia's European aspirations and respects its sovereign right to determine its own path and future.

I welcome the continued efforts towards the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Cyprus, having itself experienced the consequences of division, strongly believes in dialogue, reconciliation and the peaceful resolution of differences, and hopes that the current momentum will lead to lasting peace and stability in the region.

Finally, I fondly recall my visit to Armenia in May, in the framework of the successful hosting of the European Community Summit, and I would be pleased to welcome you to Cyprus at your earliest convenience.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration together with my best wishes for your personal well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Armenia”.

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The congratulatory message addressed to Prime Minister Pashinyan by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Đuro Matsut, states:

“On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and on my own behalf, I extend to you and to the citizens of Armenia my most heartfelt congratulations, alongside best wishes for peace, stability, and the further prosperity of your country.

Allow me to express my sincere gratitude for the hospitality extended to me during my participation in the European Political Community Summit, which you hosted in May of this year. The exchange of views on key issues of mutual interest underscores the determination of our countries to advance dialogue and cooperation.

I am confident that bilateral relations between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Armenia will continue to develop in the spirit of mutual respect, understanding, and solidarity, along with the further strengthening of cooperation in all areas of common interest.

May I also take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of the mutual, principled, and consistent commitment of the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Armenia to respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, as fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations”․