YEREVAN.- Armenian government confirmed on Thursday the appointment of Rafik Grigoryan as Governor of Armenia’s Gegharkunik Region.

Rafik Grigoryan, a member of the Republican Party of Armenia, will replace Prosperous Armenia Party member Nver Poghosyan at this post. 

During the government session Premier Tigran Sargsyan expressed confidence that Rafik Grigoryan will perform his duties efficiently.