YEREVAN.- The Armenian 168 Zham newspaper comments on resignation of president’s head of staff Karen Karapetyan.

“Karen Karapetyan has not commented on an unexpected resignation which provoked rumors and speculations both in media and political circles. Rumors has it he would be appointed to the post of prime minister.

However, reliable sources say Karapetyan handed in resignation on his initiative and has no intention to assume either post of premier or any other position. According to information at newspaper’s disposal, he was offered several posts but rejected the offer,” the daily writes.

The newspaper says Karapetyan’s resignation will affect domestic political developments, in particular rearrangement of forces within ruling regime.

“In particular, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan complained about Karapetyan, considering him one of his opponents. Besides being the head of staff, Karapetyan is a member of ruling Republican party’s (RPA) board, head of RPA economic committee and is coordinating work of RPA regional offices,” the newspaper writes.