Torosyan Elected New Speaker of Armenian Parliament

PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Chair of the Republican Party of Armenia, which is part of the ruling coalition, Vice-Speaker Tigran Torosyan became new Speaker of the Armenian Parliament. During the vote at the NA 94 MPs voted for Torosyan, one was against. Two ballots were recognized void. Justice and National Unity opposition parties did not take part in the vote. Former Speaker Artur Baghdassaryan officially left his office on May 29. May 11 Orinats Yerkir Party, led by Baghdassaryan, declared withdrawal from the ruling coalition due to contradictions in international, foreign policy and strengthening democracy. At present ARF Dashnaktsuyun and the Republican Party of Armenia form the ruling coalition in Armenia, reports IA Regnum.