Armenian parliament speaker confirms MP's resignation

National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan has issued a statement on the resignation of Narek Zeynalyan as an MP from Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party.

Zeynalyan tendered his resignation on Friday and is entitled to withdraw it within one week.

If Zeynalyan withdraws his resignation, the parliament speaker will issue a corresponding statement. Otherwise, the deputy's resignation will be accepted and his powers will be discontinued.