UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sent a congratulatory address to Tigran Sargsyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the RA government's press office reported.

The message says in part,

"I extend to you my congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and wish you every success with the discharge of your new duties.

During the past few months, the people of Armenia confirmed its desire to strengthen democratic institutions in your country in a bid to achieve prosperity and social equality. I am convinced that under your guidance the government of Armenia will meet its goals through democratization and implementation of social and economic programs.

I look forward to close cooperation with your government and yourself with a view to developing the regional cooperation in South Caucasus.

Rest assured that the whole body of the United Nations will join me in an effort to support you along this path."