Prosperous Armenia party member Samvel Balasanyan was elected as Armenian National Assembly vice speaker.

The nomination was supported by 74 out of 83 parliament members. 6 voted ‘against’. 3 votes were declared invalid. Orinats Yerkir and Heritage party boycotted the voting.

“I am thankful to all who voted for me. I will perform my duties properly,” Balasanyan said.