PACE President congratulates Ruben Rubinyan on election as Speaker of Armenia’s parliament

President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Petra Bayr has congratulated Ruben Rubinyan on his election as Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, wishing him success in carrying out his responsibilities.

According to the National Assembly’s Public Relations and Communication Department, Bayr praised the Armenian parliament’s commitment to the work of PACE, noting that Rubinyan’s long-standing involvement in the Assembly, including as one of its vice-presidents and as head of the Armenian parliamentary delegation, provides a strong foundation for further strengthening effective bilateral cooperation.

Bayr reaffirmed PACE’s continued support and readiness to work closely with the National Assembly of Armenia to promote the shared values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

She also said she looked forward to Rubinyan’s participation in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament, due to be held in Rome in October this year, as well as to the continuation of the excellent cooperation already established.