Former Armenian energy minister dies at 53

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22.09.2015, 19:02

Armenian media reported today about the death of a former energy and natural resources minister Armen Movsisyan.

Former Armenian energy minister dies at 53

YEREVAN, September 22. / ARKA /. Armenian media reported today about the death of a former energy and natural resources minister Armen Movsisyan.

Armen Movsisyan died on September 21, in Germany where he was on a course of treatment. He was 53. Movsisyan resigned in 2014 after heading the ministry for 13 years. His last position was a presidential advisor. -0-

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