Ruling party official comments on rumors around incumbent President Sargsyan’s candidacy for PM

Armenpress 13:40, 12 February, 2018

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 12, ARMENPRESS. Vahram Baghdasaryan, head of the Republican Party faction of the Parliament, says there is a desire among ruling party officials to see President Serzh Sargsyan as Prime Minister of the country after his tenure in office ends.

During a press briefing Baghdasaryan said they haven’t yet discussed the issue of a candidate for PM, however he said that reporters are correct to notice that many ruling party members desire to see the President as PM.

“Anyone who is a HHK member is obliged to abide the decision of the political force. When we organize discussions, make a decision, we will address this issue”, he said.

Asked whether or not there is another person under consideration for PM, he said the ruling party hasn’t discussed the candidacy of anyone yet.



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