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Ruben Rubinyan, a lawmaker from the Civil Contract faction, is the sole candidate nominated for the post of Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia.
His candidacy was presented during the inaugural session of the ninth-convocation National Assembly by Arusyak Manavazyan, leader of the Civil Contract faction.
“Dear colleagues, dear compatriots, it is a great honour for me to present Ruben Rubinyan’s candidacy for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly today. Before turning to his biography, I would first like to emphasise that Mr Rubinyan is, above all, an outstanding and principled individual, a decent, modest and honest public figure who has spent many years navigating the complex path of politics and state-building.
Throughout his political career, he has been, and remains, one of the most open and transparent public figures. Through both his political and diplomatic work, he has demonstrated his commitment and experience in representing the interests of the state at the highest level,” Manavazyan said.
According to the faction leader, Rubinyan’s organisational skills, balanced approach and political maturity will enable him to lead the work of the National Assembly effectively.
“I am confident that his organisational skills, balanced approach and political maturity will allow him to lead the work of the National Assembly with great efficiency and uphold the high standing of the legislature,” Arusyak Manavazyan said.