Hundreds took to the streets of Yerevan today to voice their opposition to Serzh Sargsyan’s nomination and election as Armenia’s next prime minister.
Artsakh soldier Narek Harutyunyan was killed earlier today after being struck by Azerbaijani gunfire.
Arms trafficking, organized crime and smuggling millions in cash – the U.S. Treasury Department painted a grim picture of Russian government and business when they explained the latest sanctions during an announcement on Friday, NPR reported.
Factions in the country’s parliament now has seven days to nominate candidates for prime minister, after which an election will be held. The nominee garnering a majority of votes will assume the post of prime minister.
Armen Sargsyan, Armenia’s former Ambassador to Great Britain, who was sworn in today as Armenia’s new president, is a businessman with deep pockets and commercial holdings in Russia, Europe, the United States, various CIS countries, and in offshore zones.
Robert Kocharyan, who served as Armenia’s president from 1998-2008, today sent a congratulatory message to Armen Sargsyan who was sworn in today as the country’s new president.
Assuming the office of President of the Republic of Armenia, I swear to be loyal to the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, be impartial in the exercise of my powers, be guided only by public and national interests, and to do everything in my power in order to strengthen national unity
Prior to the inauguration ceremony, accompanied by his spouse, President-elect Armen Sargsyan was hosted at the Presidential Palace.
Videos
Photos
