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.

Agenda.ge, 27 May 2020 - 13:26, Tbilisi,Georgia

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.