ArmInfo. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to Leo XIV on the occasion of his election as Pope.
The message, which was distributed by the government press service, reads, in particular: "Your Holiness! I cordially congratulate you on your election as Pope! I hope that your God-pleasing mission will contribute to the establishment of peace, justice and tolerance throughout the world.
I reaffirm Armenia's commitment to further deepening and developing interstate relations between Armenia and the Holy See and the existing high-level political dialogue based on strong historical ties, common values, spiritual and Christian cultural heritage. Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health and success in your noble and humane mission. Please accept, Your Holiness, the assurances of my deepest respect," Pashinyan's congratulations read.