National Assembly elects fourth President of Armenia

The National Assembly on Friday elected the fourth President of Armenia in a landmark vote completing the process of Armenia's  transition to a parliamentary government.  

Armen Sarkissian recived 90 votes “in favor” and 10 votes “against; one ballot paper was declared invalid, said Gagik Melikyan, the chairman of the NA Counting Committee.

A total of 101 lawmakers participated in the voting. 


The deadline for presidential nominations expired at 6:00pm, February 28.

In a keynote address at the National Assembly on Thursday, Sarkissian promised to work honestly and openly in case of being elected, and to invest his best efforts in the country’s development and prosperity.