Pashinyan's Spokesperson Demands Clarification from Departing Foreign Minister
Departing Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan’s remarks earlier today that he resigned from the post because he believes the government’s post-war decision are against the best interest of the nation and state, have ignited a minor hornet’s nest of indignation in Pashinyan’s office.
Pashinyan spokesperson Mane Gevorgyan has called on Ayvazyan, who resigned last week, to clarify what he meant.
Ayvazyan, in a farewell meeting with staffers today, accused the government of pursuing a foreign policy that runs counter to Armenian state and national interests, thus forcing him to leave on principle.
Ayvazyan said he could not, in good faith, sign off on any such decisions down the road.
Ayvazyan skirted any specifics as to why he decided to resign, saying that his guiding working principle while in office was that the ministry “must steadfastly defend our sovereignty, our independence, our state and national interests.”
“I hope I have not shamed you. My decision to resign was conditioned by that very reason. So that there would never be any doubt that this ministry can take any step or agree to any ideas or initiatives that are against our statehood, our national and state interest,” Ayvazyan said.
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