Armenian president reappoints three key ministers
05.06.2012,
10:19
Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandian, as well as defense minister Seyran Ohanian and emergencies minister Armen Yeritsian have retained their posts in the new government after president Serzh Sargsyan decreed to reappoint them, the presidential press office said.
YEREVAN, June 5. / ARKA /. Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandian, as well as defense minister Seyran Ohanian and emergencies minister Armen Yeritsian have retained their posts in the new government after president Serzh Sargsyan decreed to reappoint them, the presidential press office said.
The ministers were reappointed at the recommendation of prime minister Tigran Sargsyan, who was also reappointed to his post by the president on June 2.
Under the Armenian Constitution, the new prime minister is given 20 days to form his Cabinet. Speaking to reporters last week Tigran Sargsyan said his government will be formed by June 15. The new governments plan of actions will be discussed by the parliament later this month. -0-
