Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament elected
Hayk Konjoryan, a member of the ruling Civil Contract faction, has been elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia.
Political appointments
Ruben Rubinyan elected Speaker of Armenian Parliament
The candidate from the ruling Civil Contract faction, Ruben Rubinyan, has been elected Speaker of the Armenian Parliament of the 9th convocation, the chairwoman of the parliamentary counting commission Lilit Minasyan announced.
Lilit Makunts takes over as Chief of Staff of Armenian PMs Office
Armenain Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday introduced the newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, Lilit Makunts, to officials of his administration.
Rashad Aslanov appointed Azerbaijan's envoy to Turkey
The new ambassador of Azerbaijan to Türkiye has been appointed. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed the relevant decree.
Trump nominates candidate for post of ambassador to Azerbaijan
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Alexander Alden for the post of ambassador to Azerbaijan, according to the White House website.
Trump appoints US ambassador to Turkey his special envoy to Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack his special envoy to Iraq.
Vladimir Putin appoints Fyodor Shchukin acting head of Dagestan
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Fyodor Shchukin, 49, acting head of the Republic of Dagestan in Russia’s North Caucasus in a decree on Monday.
Former Interior Minister appointed head of Georgia's State Security Service
Mamuka Mdinaradze will become the state minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Bodies
New top Iranian security official appointed in Iran
The Iranian president has decreed to appoint Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Presidential Office Spokesman Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei reported.
NATO replaces Special Rep for South Caucasus and Central Asia
The former Canadian ambassador, Kevin Hamilton, has been appointed as the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia since early March, according to the NATO website.
Justice Minister and Interior Minister resign in Turkey
Türkiye has announced a major reshuffle in senior judicial and administrative posts, with Akin Gurlek appointed as minister of justice and Mustafa Ciftci minister of interior, according to a presidential decision published on Wednesday.
David Allen named US Chargé dAffaires in Armenia
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia announced that David Allen has been appointed as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim of the U.S. Mission in Armenia.
Delcy Rodrigues appointed Venezuelas acting president
Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez acting head of state.
Iran appoints new Air Defense and Air Force Commanders
Iran's Supreme Leader has appointed new commanders to lead the country's Air Defense and Air Force. They have already officially assumed their positions.
UN launches process to elect new secretary-general
The UN Security Council and the General Assembly have published a joint letter to initiate the procedure of electing the global organization’s new secretary-general.
Israel’s new ambassador arrives in Moscow
Israel’s new ambassador to Russia, Oded Joseph, has arrived in Moscow and will soon begin working, an embassy spokesperson said.
Türkiye appoints deputy FM as new envoy to Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yılmaz as Türkiye’s new ambassador to Syria.
Tokayev appoints new ambassador to U.S.
Magzhan Ilyassov has been appointed as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the U.S. by decree of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the press service of the Kazakh president reported.
France appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan
France has appointed Sophie Lagoutte as a new ambassador to Azerbaijan, the French Embassy in Azerbaijan said.
Israel appoints new ambassador to Russia
Israel has decided to appoint Deputy Director General and Head of the Middle East Department of the country's Foreign Ministry Oded Yosef as Israel's Ambassador to Russia, the press service of the Israeli Foreign Ministry reported.
