ArmInfo.Now the former adviser to the President of Artsakh and the ex-envoy of the head of the Artsakh state on special assignments Araik Harutyunyan explained the reasons for his resignation.As Harutyunyan wrote on his Facebook page, he leaves the position and begins a more active party activity. The statement, in particular, states:
Moreover, I express my gratitude to President Sahakyan, who gave me the opportunity to serve our country and people for over 11 years. I am glad that today a professional team has been formed, which is able to provide high rates, foreseen in the part of the Government program. In this regard, I would like to state that the political force headed by me will continue to defend the political course pursued by him until the end of the term of Bako Sahakyan's presidency in the name of the stable and peaceful development of the Artsakh Republic.
"It should be noted that Harutyunyan is considered the main contender for the presidency of Artsakh in 2020. According to ArmInfo information, his resignation is due precisely to the desire to more actively prepare for the election race.