According to a press release from the PM's office, issues related to the external and internal security agenda were discussed.

Sarkissian described reactions to his refusal to dismiss the chief of Army General Staff Onik Gasparyan as "disproportionate".

The lawmaker said the President "cannot arbitrarily return drafts" to the person or agency that has submitted them.

Popular protests on March 1 and 2, 2008 grew into disorder, leaving 10 people dead and about 200 injured.

A total of 4372 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

Marukyan promised to sign a memorandum, pledging not to nominate or vote for another candidate for Prime Minister.