Armenian Parliament Speaker Confirmed ResignationMay 29, 2006 - 15:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Artur Baghdassaryan has confirmed his resignation today. He stated it at a press conference in the parliament at that refusing to reply to reporters' questions. Artur Baghdassaryan thanked media for joint work and added that the further activities of Orinats Yerkir party will be announced later.RA NA chairman submitted his resignation May 22. The 5-day term provided to the Speaker for confirmation of resignation has expired today. Thus, according to item A of Article 20.2 of the RA Law on Regulations of the National Assembly, the Speaker's resignation is considered accepted. To remind, Artur Baghdassaryan announced of the intention to leave the post of Speaker on May 12. The day before the political council of Orinats Yerkir party headed by him decided to secede from the ruling coalition over discrepancies on the home and foreign line, reported Novosti-Armenia. 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. |