Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday. During the telephone conversation, Russian leader wished the Armenian Premier good health and a speedy recovery from the coronavirus.

Pashinyan and Putin exchanged views on the situation with the COVID-19-driven pandemic and development scenarios.

Reference was made to the planned June 24 parade in Moscow. Thankful for the invitation to attend that landmark event, the Prime Minister of Armenia expressed hope that he would have recovered by that time and could attend the celebrations.