Armenian Parliament Speaker Confirmed Resignation
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.
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.
