Putin congratulates Pashinyan on Armenia's Independence Day

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YEREVAN, 21 September. /ARKA/. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Armenia's Independence Day, the government press service reports./pp ‘Development of Russian-Armenian friendly and allied relations, as well as constructive interaction within the framework of common integration associations undoubtedly correspond to the fundamental interests of our peoples,’ the message reads./pp

Putin wished Pashinyan health and success, and happiness and prosperity to all Armenian citizens./pp

On 21 September, Armenia celebrates the 33rd anniversary of independence. On this day in 1991 by the decision of the Supreme Council of the republic a referendum on secession from the USSR and the creation of an independent state was held. Almost the whole population voted in favour of the declaration of independence - about 99% of the citizens. -0-/p