Russia plays a key role in the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, new President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian said in an interview to TASS.
Defense Army conscript Narek Harutyunyan born in 1998 was killed by Azerbaijani shooting on April 9 at about 14:20 in the southern section of the contact line. spokesperson of the Defense Ministry of Armenia Artsrun Hovhannisyan mentioned that investigation is underway to reveal details.
Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan spoke about his Saturday meeting with President Serzh Sargsyan, answered the question referring the next Prime Minister and presented his visions, the press service of the Government of Armenia informed.
Under Article 212 of the Armenian Constitution, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan submitted the Government’s resignation to President Armen Sarkissian. The President accepted the resignation, the President’s Office reported.
Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms Her Majesty Elizabeth II congratulated Armen Sarkissian on being sworn in as President of Armenia, the President’s Office reported.
The rich experience of the 4th President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, wide recognition in both Armenia and the Diaspora must greatly contribute in fructifying his service as President, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II said in remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the 4th President after Sarkissian was sworn into office.
Armen Sarkissian took the Oath of Office of President of Armenia midday April 9 at a special session of the Armenian Parliament.
Russia considers the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict to be one of its priorities in the post-Soviet territory, minister of foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov said in response to Armenian news media.
Armenia transitions to a parliamentary system from April 9. On this day, the term in office of President Serzh Sargsyan ends, and on the same day President-elect Armen Sarkissian will be sworn into office.
Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened gunfire at Armenian troops on April 7 and overnight April 7 – April 8 in the Nakhijevan section. The Armenian Armed Forces suppressed the attack with countermeasures.
