Vazgen Khachikyan, head of the State Social Security Service, is not commenting on reasons leading to his dismissal.

Talking to NEWS.am, he stressed journalists should be content with official information, adding that he does not consider removal expedient. “I have worked for 6 years. Now I am not official and can refrain from comments and answering the questions,” he stressed.

Question on his future post also remained unanswered. “I will not comment on it as well,” Khachikyan stated.

However, being a member of the Republican Party of Armenia he will participate in party’s congress opened today.

According to press reports, Khachikyan’s resignation is connected with flagrant violations detected during checkups into the State Social Security Service.