Yerevan /Mediamax/. In a closed ballot today the parliament of the 7th convocation elected the only nominee Ararat Mirozyan as NA Speaker.

131 out of 132 MPs voted for this candidacy.

1 ballot was invalid.

In a pre-election speech Ararat Mirzoyan said that over the recent months he had tried to negotiate and partner with various forces in the Armenian political field.

“I will continue to act accordingly. I deeply respect and appreciate the role of the opposition, and as a representative of the ruling majority, who was an opposition MP not long ago, I will do everything possible to provide constructive and efficient dialogue with all factions,” Ararat Mirzoyan said.

Previously he held the position of the First Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia.