Serzh Sarkisian Nominated for President
Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisyan, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia © Onnik Krikorian / Oneworld Multimedia 2007
It doesn’t come as any surprise, but at least now it’s official. The ruling Republican party has nominated the prime minister, Serzh Sarkisian, as its candidate for the presidential election in Armenia to be held early next year. PanARMENIAN.Net has more.
The 11th convention of the Council of the Republican Party of Armenia nominated Serge Sargsyan for the post of President.
Serge Sargsyan was also elected head of the Republican Party of Armenia. 641 delegates supported his candidacy, none was against, 7 ballot papers were announced invalid.
648 out of 650 RPA members took part in the vote.
Armenia will hold presidential elections February 19, 2008.
The full post is available on the Armenia Election Monitor 2008.
