Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan introduced the newly appointed head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Armen Pambukhchyan to the Ministry staff, the press service of the Armenian government informed NEWS.am

During the meeting, Pashinyan wished Pambukhchyan success in his job and expressed hope for the Ministry's efficiency.

 "Usually in such cases, we appoint a new Minister, see off the former Minister and thank him for his work. You know that in this case, we have a different situation, unusual or even unprecedented.

And I must tell you frankly and sincerely that I am very sorry about this development. And in human, moral and political terms it is very painful for me personally. You know that after the 44-day war I offered Mr. Piloyan the position of the head of MES, I entrusted this position to him, we have been working all this time and we had a mutually respectful attitude towards each other," Pashinyan said. 

In his turn, Pambukhchyan thanked Pashinyan for his trust and assured him that he would spare no effort to meet the Prime Minister's and society's expectations.