Ruben Rubinyan, the candidate nominated by Armenia's ruling "Civil Contract" faction, has been elected as the new speaker of the parliament.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing Armenian media reports, 91 out of 105 deputies participated in the voting process.
Of those who cast ballots, 63 voted in favor of Rubinyan, while 28 voted against him. The "Armenia" faction in the parliament abstained from the vote, while the "Strong Armenia" faction voted against Rubinyan's candidacy.
Rubinyan succeeds Alen Simonyan in this position. Prior to this appointment, Ruben Rubinyan served as deputy speaker of the parliament. He is also known for his role as Armenia's special representative for the normalization of relations with Turkey.
The Armenian parliament, known as the National Assembly, plays a central role in the country's political system. The election of a new speaker is a significant development in the legislative branch, often reflecting shifts in the ruling party's internal dynamics and broader political strategy within the country.
