Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Holy Father of Rome. The congratulatory message reads:
“Your Holiness,
I warmly congratulate you on your election as the Holy Father of Rome.
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 Armenia-Holy See interstate relations and the existing high-level political dialogue based on strong historical ties, shared values, and spiritual and Christian cultural heritage.
Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health and success in your noble and humanitarian mission.
Please accept, Your Holiness, the assurances of my most profound respect,” the congratulatory message reads.