I will be glad to continue with you the work we jointly initiated during your first term. Emanuel Macron to Nikol Pashinyan

The President of France, Emanuel Macron, has sent a congratulatory message to Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of the Civil Contract party in the early parliamentary elections.

The message states: “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, Dear Nicol, On the occasion of the victory of your party in the early parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 20, I send you my congratulations and wish you success in your continuing tenure for the benefit of the friendly Armenian people of Armenia and France. There are exceptional relations between France and Armenia, which are based on the historical relations between our peoples, nurtured by a privileged dialogue between the governments, parliaments, local authorities, as well as civil societies of our countries. I will be glad to continue with you the work we have jointly initiated during your first term. You know that France is following with interest the reforms you have undertaken in Armenia. I had the opportunity to reaffirm you this year during your visit to Paris on June 1, 2006, the Armenian people can count on the full support of France in their determination to strengthen democracy and the rule of law. The economic cooperation between France and Armenia will continue to strengthen. Determined to continue its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations, France is united with your country in helping to overcome the aftermath of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia. In this regard, I would like to reaffirm the commitment of France, as the co-chair of the Minsk Group, in the search for a comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Be sure that we are committed to resuming the political settlement process, which is the only way that can guarantee lasting stability in the South Caucasus, as well as promote our common values ​​of peace, solidarity and friendship with the peoples of the region. Sending you again my most sincere congratulations and best wishes, please accept, Mr. Prime Minister, the assurances of my highest consideration. “