Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today sent the following message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Evacuation Day, Syria’s national day commemorating Syria's proclamation of full independence and the end of the French mandate of Syria on April 17, 1946.

The message reads:

I warmly congratulate you and the friendly people of Syria on the national holiday of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Armenian-Syrian relations are characterized by historically strong friendship, mutual sympathy, spirit of cooperation and mutual support.

During the Syrian crisis, Armenia has shown its strong support for Syria, as evidenced by the activities of the Armenian humanitarian mission in Aleppo. I am convinced that the traditional dialogue between our states will continue to expand and deepen for the benefit of our two friendly nations.

I hope that Syria will overcome the current crisis, enter a new phase of progress and development. I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to contribute to the recovery process.

I wish you good health and success, and peace and progress to the friendly people of Syria.