YEREVAN.- Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan chaired the meeting of the Yerevan State University (YSU) board on Tuesday.

One of the key issues discussed during the meeting was election of University’s chancellor, presidential press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Aram Simonyan was elected chancellor by 60 to seven with two abstentions.

Serzh Sargsyan, who also chairs YSU board, congratulated re-elected chancellor expressing hope the university will have achievements within the next five years.

“We all want to see a high level Armenian state university. We are confident that all the board members will do their utmost to reach our goal,” said President Sargsyan.