Georgian PM congratulates Nikol Pashinyan on election victory

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday congratulated his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan on his party’s success in the elections.

In a social media message, Kobakhidze expressed readiness to continue close cooperation aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership and friendly relations between Georgia and Armenia.

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“Heartfelt congratulations to PM Nikol Pashinyan on his party's success in the elections. Looking forward to continuing our close cooperation to strengthen the strategic partnership and friendly relations between Georgia and Armenia for the prosperity of our nations”, he said in a social media message.

Armenia held parliamentary elections on Sunday, Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party securing the largest share of the vote, according to preliminary results. Pashinyan declared victory, describing the outcome as a mandate to continue his government's policies.