YEREVAN. – Deputy speaker of Armenian parliament Eduard Sharmazanov commented on the rumors about his possible nomination to the post of a speaker to replace Hovik Abrahamyan.

“I work in my office as usual,” he told Armenian News-NEWS.am. “I am performing my duties. I do not have either plans, wishes or dreams about leaving my job”.

Hovik Abrahamyan was appointed a prime minister on Sunday following resignation of Tigran Sargsyan. Eduard Sharmazanov temporarily preforms duties of Abrahamyan. He will chair the next session of the parliament scheduled for April 28 when new speaker will be elected.