Shatiryans Resignation Confirmed Post Factum: Makunts

In a press conference at the National Assembly, Lilit Makunts, the head of the 'My Step' faction, announced that Edgar Shatiryans, a member of the Anti-Corruption Committee, had resigned the previous day. Shatiryans was elected to this position on the nomination of the 'My Step' faction, but did not inform the faction of his decision in advance.

“We learned about this post factum. Of course, I regret that Mr. Shatiryans has faced constraints in realizing his professional capabilities within the Anti-Corruption Committee and taking measures aimed at preventing corruption. I believe that the mandate given by the parliament, with which he represented the committee, should have provided him with sufficient confidence and freedom to work,” said Makunts. She also mentioned that she did not attempt to contact Shatiryans.

Makunts added that they had not discussed the reasons for Shatiryans' resignation, only noting from his statement that there were constraints, which, according to Makunts, should not have existed. “I believe that Mr. Shatiryans would have established contact with us if there were other reasons and if he had wished to do so,” she stated.

Earlier, it was reported that on November 26, the Anti-Corruption Committee meeting was held, where Haykuhi Harutyunyan, nominated by 'Enlightened Armenia,' was elected as the chairperson of the committee. The government represented Lilit Aleksanyan, the 'My Step' faction presented Edgar Shatiryans, 'Prosperous Armenia' nominated Narek Hambartsumyan, and 'Enlightened Armenia' nominated Haykuhi Harutyunyan, while the Supreme Judicial Council presented Aramayis Pashinyan’s candidacy. All five candidates were elected by secret ballot by the parliament. Afterward, Edgar Shatiryans submitted his resignation, stating that he no longer deemed it appropriate to continue his activities within the committee.