Parliament Elects Arman Tatoyan as Ombudsman

The National Assembly elected Arman Tatoyan as the Ombudsman of the Republic of Armenia. Sukias Avetisyan ,Head of the Temporary Registry Committee of the National Assembly said that 107 MPs participated in the voting. “Four ballots were invalid.96 MPs voted in favor of Armen Tatoyan for the position of the Ombudsman, and 7 were against. Therefore, Arman Tatoyan was elected to the post of Ombudsman “, “Armenpress” reports, Sukias Avetisyan said.
The newly elected Ombudsman Armen Tatoyan thanked the MPs for their trust. “This will certainly help to further enhance the reputation of the institution of the Ombudsman in the country. Again I want to reiterate that I am ready to fully cooperate with everyone, “Tatoyan said.
He also took the oath of the Ombudsman from the tribune of the National Assembly.”By assuming the post of the Ombudsman, I hereby swear to be faithful to the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia and it’s laws, the principles of social coexistence and justice and to protect human rights and freedoms. I swear to fulfill my duties unbiased, honestly and diligently. “