Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan addressed on Tuesday a congratulatory message to Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales of Australia.

“On behalf of people and authorities of the Artsakh Republic and myself personally I would like to extend my most heartfelt congratulations on Your re-election as the Premier of Australia's New South Wales,” the message said as reported by the President’s Office.

“Your strong professional competence and great human qualities, the wealth of knowledge and expertise You possess are the essential pillars enabling to carry out efficiently this very challenging and responsible mandate,” the message read.

“ I think back with particular warmth to Your visit to Artsakh, our meetings and discussions.
We take pride in having a compatriot like You, who enjoys sincere respect and trust in Australia and among the world-spread Armenians,” the message concluded.

To note, this is Ms Berejiklian’s first election as premier. She was promoted into the position by her party after previous leader Mike Baird resigned in 2017.