Armenian PM says ‘we are happy’ with Georgia’s success, following controversies on coronavirus statistics
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan says that his country faces a second wave of the coronavirus. Photo: armedia.am.
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Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan says in his Georgian Independence Day congratulations that the Armenian people are happy with the success of Georgia.
Our relations have been based on mutual respect and friendship over centuries. I want to assure you that the Armenian people are happy with your success and the Armenian Republic is a reliable friend for you,” Pashinyan said.
The Armenian media outlets cited Armenian Health Minister Arsen Torosyan as saying on May 22 that the Georgian coronavirus statistics is ‘likely to be false,’ which has caused dissatisfaction in Georgia.
Statistics as of May 27. Photo; coronavirus live update.
Following the controversies the Armenian Health Ministry released a statement in which they expressed worries that the words sparked political speculations.
Georgian and Armenian citizens will be able to cross the border between the two states with the use of ID cards only as per of the agreement signed during the visit of Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan in Georgia earlier this week. It has not been announced so far when the agreement will come into play.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has gifted a Caucasian shepherd puppy to Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan during his official visit to Georgia.“My friend, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s precious gift, Bonbor, a pure Caucasian shepherd,” wrote PM Pashinyan, posting on social media yesterday.
Regional peace and stability was the principal subject of a meeting between President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili and Armenia's visiting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Tbilisi on Tuesday.
“Our relationship with Georgia is special”
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is visiting Georgia on March 3-4. After a welcoming ceremony at the Government Administration the two prime ministers held a face-to-face meeting.
The Georgian government has once again offered to extend help to Armenia as the country has had 11,817 cases of the coronavirus, with 8,121 people still infected with the virus.
Georgia has plans to supply Armenia with additional medical personnel in the fight against the coronavirus, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated earlier today.