OEK Minister not going to yield his portfolio
The portfolio of the Minister of Transport and Communications is likely to be taken from the Rule of Law Party (OEK).
Minister Manuk Vardanyan says he is unaware of the oncoming appointments in the new government. According to press reports, Gagik Beglaryan, who entered the National Assembly on the party list of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK), has ‘an eye' on the position.
According to rumors, the government is discontent with the minister.
Manuk Vardanyan says he will be glad to retain the post. The minister says nothing is decided yet; however he does not rule out that he may leave the party.
"If they were displeased with my work, they would say it openly. I have heard any complaints," Mr. Vardanyan told A1+.
during the May 6 elections, the OEK gained 5,51% of votes to be represented by six MPs in the new parliament.
