Urban development minister says his resignation is not at issue

At a news conference on Wednesday, Minister of Urban Development Vardan Vardanyan of the Prosperous Armenia party dissipated all rumors on the possibility of his quitting the office.

He said his resignation is not at issue at present.

"There are specific tasks for all of us. Those who fail to fulfill them will not work. My being in office now means that I meet all the requirements," the minister said.