RPA member: police chief’s resignation not connected to his professionalismNovember 1, 2011 - 13:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Relieving Alik Sargsyan of the position of Armenian police chief had nothing to do with his professionalism, according to the leader of ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) parliamentary group. “On the whole, we were pleased with Sargsyan’s work, and so, I believe, was the President. The staff shifts usually depend on specific goals pursued by the state and government,” Galust Sahakyan told a news conference. As Sahakyan further noted, Sargsyan will be transferred to another position; however, the politician refused to provide details. The politician refused to comment on rumored resignation of Prosecutor General Aghvan Hovsepyan, merely noting a change of roles and positions to be a predictable turn in a large political staff. According to reports, Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Gasparyan will replace Sargsyan on his post. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. |