Prime Minister Dismisses Hrachya Tashchyan from Position

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has signed a decision to dismiss Hrachya Tashchyan from his position. "Guided by part 3 of Article 16 and part 1, point 1 of Article 37 of the Law on Civil Service of the Republic of Armenia, Hrachya Tashchyan is relieved of the duties of the head of the External Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office (06-2-P1-1)," the decision states.

It should be noted that Hrachya Tashchyan had been the head of the External Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office since July 8, 2020. He traveled to Sochi with Nikol Pashinyan on November 26.

Additionally, it is recalled that days ago, the "ANI" center reported, referencing its reliable sources, that Hrachya Tashchyan is the second official who maintained operational contacts with Azerbaijan.