Vahagn Khachaturyan was elected the 5th President of the Republic of Armenia

The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia elected Vahagn Khachaturyan President of the Republic of Armenia by 71 votes "in favor".

71 MPs out of 107 took part in the voting.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan.

"You are assuming the post of the President of the Republic at an important time for the future of Armenia, when we are in a difficult period of regional and international challenges.

According to the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the President of the Republic develops non-party activities and, in exercising his powers, is guided exclusively by national interests.

Your rich biography and experience, high personal qualities inspire confidence that when exercising the powers of the president, you will be exactly like that and will contribute to improving the efficiency and balance of the work of the legislative, executive, judicial branches of government," the message reads.

President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan sent a congratulatory message to the President elect of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan.

"May your rich experience, knowledge and skills greatly contribute to the successful and effective implementation of your responsibilities in this high and responsible position, consistently strengthening and developing the Armenian statehood, leading the Armenian people to a reliable and bright future.

We are convinced that issues related to cementing the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity, strengthening of the Republic of Artsakh, and the protection of the rights and interests of the people of Artsakh will hold a specific place among your priorities," the message reads.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Vahagn Khachaturyan on his election as President of the Republic of Armenia.

Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that Khachaturyan's activities in this post will contribute to the further development of Russian-Armenian allied relations and the promotion of mutually beneficial Eurasian integration processes for the benefit of our fraternal peoples, strengthening regional security and stability.

The authorities received enough votes to form a government and elect a president. Arshakyan

Hakob Arshakyan, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, Acting President of the National Assembly, claims that the process of presidential elections in Armenia is legitimate, the authorities have received enough votes to form a government and elect a president. Arshakyan expressed such opinion in a briefing with journalists in the National Assembly, referring to the non-participation of oppositionists in the presidential election process and their statements.

"Today is a historic event, because we are electing the President of the Republic of Armenia. And this happens through the election of MPs of the National Assembly, formed as a result of open, transparent parliamentary elections after the revolution of 2018," Arshakyan said.

He added that, of course, political forces have the right to participate or not to participate in the elections. 

"The authorities received sufficient votes to form both a government and elect a president, to adopt constitutional laws and fully ensure the legislative field. And its legitimacy is determined not by the statement of one or another opposition force, but by the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia," Hakob Arshakyan said.

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