Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message on the occasion of Armenian Press Day.
“Dear representatives of the Armenian press,
Dear colleagues,
I warmly congratulate you on the professional holiday, Armenian Press Day.
This holiday is meant to once again value and celebrate the role of free speech in different layers of our society. The press and freedom of speech are among the most important institutions of democracy, in the development of which our government is consistent and will continue to do everything so that our country continues to walk the path of democracy.
These days, when we are facing many challenges as a nation, the Armenian press has an important task to overcome them, because one of the critical roles of the press is the formation of a stable society with a healthy mentality, ensuring transparency in various fields and proper awareness of the reality. Freedom of the press is one of the most important values in Armenia, and we must do everything to preserve and develop it.
Dear journalists,
Mass media representatives,
In your complex and responsible job, I wish you effective work, creative achievements, will, and aspiration to constantly improve.”