The ‘Civil Contract’ faction will nominate High-Tech Minister Vahagn Khachaturyan for President. Member of the faction discussed the issue with the Minister today.
Speaking to reporters, Speaker of the National Assembly, acting President Alen Simonyan said, “The decision was made as a result of long discussions.”
According to Simonyan, Vahagn Khachaturyan suits for the position with his past activity and decency and will fulfill his responsibilities quite well.
“My candidacy was also discussed, but I withdrew,” he said.