YEREVAN. - First Deputy Chief of Armenian President’s staff Mikael Minasyan was dismissed on Thursday. Armenian News-NEWS.am offers an interview with the former official.

Mr. Minasyan, what comments do you have on your sudden resignation?

This, certainly, was of no surprise. I am going to help Hovik Abrahamyan in preparation to upcoming elections, which proves to be today’s priority.

Why the formation of election headquarters draws so much attention now? What is the reason for resignation of senior officials?

The President is determined to hold exemplary elections. We work not only to ensure the victory of our party [ruling Republican Party of Armenia] but also to facilitate the conduct of elections that would create a stronger Armenia. I believe these elections will prove to be a qualitative revolution for our country and for all of us.

Can we assume that this will end the chain of resignations we have witnessed recently?

Only one person knows the answer to this question – the President of Armenia.