MP Arsen Torosyan dismissed, set to become minister

Arsen Torosyan, a member of Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, has resigned his parliament seat. According to a protocol signed by Speaker Alen Simonyan on Wednesday, Torosyan’s mandate was terminated in line with the National Assembly’s rules of procedure after he submitted his resignation.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan earlier announced plans to appoint Torosyan as labor minister.