Merkel: Germany to assist Armenia in modernization

German Chancellor Angela Merkel issued a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on assuming the office of Armenia's Prime Minister.

"As a reliable partner, the Federal Republic of Germany will continue assisting the Republic of Armenia in modernization and implementation of reforms and will make efforts to deepen bilateral friendly relations, as well as for the peaceful development of the region," the message reads.

Merkel added that she greatly welcomes that all participants in the political processes of recent days and weeks in Armenia demonstrated a high sense of responsibility for the benefit of the Armenian people, News.am reported.