Armenian justice minister steps down
Armenian Minister of Justice Grigor Minasyan announced his resignation on Tuesday.
His decision came after over two dozen lawmakers from the ruling Civil Contract party signed a petition calling for Minasyan's dismissal.
“Today I also decided to join the petition against my tenure and tendered my resignation to the prime minister,” Minasyan said in a statement.
He thanked all other parliament deputies who “supported” him, his government colleagues and the premier, highlighting the reforms made during his tenure.
Minasyan announced his intention to work in the private sector and continue to contribute to the justice sector.