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Armenia's PM not to be replaced after elections - MP
TERT.AM
20:19 - 16.02.13
MP from the ruling Republican party Samvel Nikoyan thinks that after
presidential elections Armenia's PM Tigran Sargsyan will remain in his
office while changes of ministers will by all means take place.
`According to the Constitution, the government resigns after the
elections and new government is being formed. Armenia's president
appoints new PM and forms a new government. It is the demand of the
Constitution. The cabinet may be partially and completely changed, but
may be the same as well, but my personal opinion is that the changes
will be made,' Nikoyan said, speaking to Tert.am.
He said his opinion is that the PM will not be replaced. `The PM has
implemented the issues he was facing and he will continue forming the
new government. I voice this opinion basing on the public statement
made by the president,' he said adding that the PM was instructed to
ensure 7% growth and he did it.
As to the talks whether Nikoyan will get a ministerial portfolio after
the elections or not, the Republican MP said it is early to speak
about it.
Referring to the claims about his passive political status both in the
NA and party, Nikoyan said it is a wrong opinion. `I have participated
in all voting, another thing is that I am following the pace of
sittings from my working cabinet. I am member of the administrative
body of the party. Some people think I am passive but I am active, I
have functions and I am implementing them,' Nikoyan said.
TERT.AM
20:19 - 16.02.13
MP from the ruling Republican party Samvel Nikoyan thinks that after
presidential elections Armenia's PM Tigran Sargsyan will remain in his
office while changes of ministers will by all means take place.
`According to the Constitution, the government resigns after the
elections and new government is being formed. Armenia's president
appoints new PM and forms a new government. It is the demand of the
Constitution. The cabinet may be partially and completely changed, but
may be the same as well, but my personal opinion is that the changes
will be made,' Nikoyan said, speaking to Tert.am.
He said his opinion is that the PM will not be replaced. `The PM has
implemented the issues he was facing and he will continue forming the
new government. I voice this opinion basing on the public statement
made by the president,' he said adding that the PM was instructed to
ensure 7% growth and he did it.
As to the talks whether Nikoyan will get a ministerial portfolio after
the elections or not, the Republican MP said it is early to speak
about it.
Referring to the claims about his passive political status both in the
NA and party, Nikoyan said it is a wrong opinion. `I have participated
in all voting, another thing is that I am following the pace of
sittings from my working cabinet. I am member of the administrative
body of the party. Some people think I am passive but I am active, I
have functions and I am implementing them,' Nikoyan said.