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Armenian parliament to elect president in March - report

Armenia's parliament will hold a vote in March to elect a new president, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was quoted as saying on Thursday, after the previous president, Armen Sarkissian, resigned last month.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

Armenian President Resigns Saying Constitution Doesn’t Give Him Enough Influence

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian tendered his resignation on Sunday, saying he believes the country's constitution does not give him sufficient powers to influence events. Sarkissian, president since 2018, was in a standoff with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan last year over a number of issues, including the dismissal of the head…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2022

Armenian President Sarkissian resigns after 4 years

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has resigned from the largely ceremonial role after four years.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2022