Parliament calls 20-minute break ahead of historic vote

Armenpress 16:37, 17 April, 2018

YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. The opposition Yelk faction of the Armenian parliament requested a 20-minute break at the debates on the election of a Prime Minister.

Prior to the short break, lawmakers were set to vote to elect a Prime Minister, as candidate Serzh Sargsyan delivered his speech, the Q&A with lawmakers and other remarks were completed.

For the first time in modern history of the country, a Prime Minister will be elected by Members of Parliament.

English –translator/editor: Stepan Kocharyan

 



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