ArmInfo.President Armen Sarkissian signed a decree appointing Lilit Makunts, who headed the My Step faction for 2.5 years, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to the United States.
As reported on the President's website, at the suggestion of the Prime Minister, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part 1 of article 132 of the Constitution, Lilit Makunts was appointed for a period of four years (residence in Washington).
To note, the appointment of Makunts was known six months ago. She has already received an agreation for this appointment. The official appointment was expected after the inauguration of the prime minister.