GAREGIN AZARIAN REELECTED CEC CHAIRMAN
ARMENPRESS
Aug 06 2007
YEREVAN, AUGUST 6, ARMENPRESS; Garegin Azarian was reelected today
chairman of Armenia’s new Central Electoral Commission (CEC).
Azarian’s candidacy, proposed by Ashot Abovian, who represents in
the CEC Armenia’s judiciary system, was approved by all CEC members.
Harutyun Shahbazian was elected deputy chairman and Abraham
Bakhchagulian was elected CEC secretary.
Garegin Azarian commended representatives of two opposition
parties-Orinats Yerkir and Heritage- for endorsing his and other
candidates, saying this will give the CEC the opportunity to get
prepared well for next presidential election, scheduled for next year.