What Happened in the Aragatsotn Provincial Administration: Clarification on the Rumors of a Brawl

Reports circulating in the media regarding an incident in the Aragatsotn Provincial Administration are not accurate. This was announced just minutes ago by the Aragatsotn Provincial Administration.

In response to media inquiries, we clarify that yesterday there was a working meeting between the Mayor of Ashtarak, Tovmas Shahverdian, and the Head of the Urban Development Department of the Provincial Administration, Hakob Stepanyan. During the discussion, their opinions diverged on several issues, and the parties engaged in a debate. Reports of a scuffle, insults, and mutual attacks do not correspond to reality. It is noteworthy that the working relations between the Aragatsotn Provincial Administration and the Ashtarak community administration have been and remain close and effective.

Recall that last night, the press reported that there was a dispute between the Mayor of Ashtarak and the head of the Aragatsotn Province Administration, with claims of mutual physical attacks. Specifically, it was stated that the incident took place in the Aragatsotn Province. Mayor Tovmas Shahverdian visited the Aragatsotn Provincial Administration, where an argument occurred between him and the Head of the Urban Development Department, Hakob Stepanyan. Reports implied that the situation escalated to a physical altercation with mutual blows being exchanged.