Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun: Economy Minister deeply depressed
It is hard to find Armenian Economy Minister Vahram Avanesyan in his office. The Minister is said to be showing up for work from time to time. Rumors say he is in poor health and that is why he is often absent from work. However, recently he has been seen participating in various events. He attended a wedding lately, where he was seen dancing. So, the fact that the Minister is in poor health is not proved, Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun reports.
According to the paper’s sources, the Minister is deeply depressed about Armenia’s decision to join the Customs Union. The point is that Avanesyan is known for his pro-Western stance, and has been appointed Minister to prepare Armenian documents for the Association Agreement with the European Union. Following the U-turn, Avanesyan is facing a fait accompli.