DEFENSE MINISTER SUBMITTED APPLICATION
Lragir.am
14 July 06
The minister of defense Serge Sargsyan told news reporters in the
evening of July 14 that he submitted an application with the Republican
Party for membership. As for rumors that he is going to occupy the post
of prime minister, Serge Sargsyan said they are not true. The minister
also answered the question whether he will be named president, saying
it would become clear after the parliamentary election in 2007. Why
not if the Republican Party gets the support of the public after
the election, said the defense minister. He said an extraordinary
parliamentary election is impossible. The minister of defense also
considered it natural that certain businessmen rely on him.
Lragir.am
14 July 06
The minister of defense Serge Sargsyan told news reporters in the
evening of July 14 that he submitted an application with the Republican
Party for membership. As for rumors that he is going to occupy the post
of prime minister, Serge Sargsyan said they are not true. The minister
also answered the question whether he will be named president, saying
it would become clear after the parliamentary election in 2007. Why
not if the Republican Party gets the support of the public after
the election, said the defense minister. He said an extraordinary
parliamentary election is impossible. The minister of defense also
considered it natural that certain businessmen rely on him.