Rubinyan Would Step Down From Turkey Negotiations If Elected Speaker
Rubinyan Says He Will No Longer Negotiate with Turkey if Elected National Assembly Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia's special representative for normalization talks with Turkey, stated he would resign from his negotiating role if elected to serve as National Assembly Speaker.
Rubinyan's comments indicate a potential shift in Armenia's diplomatic approach, as the speaker position would require him to step away from direct involvement in Turkey negotiations. The statement comes amid ongoing discussions between Armenia and Turkey aimed at normalizing relations following the 2020 war in Nagorno-Karabakh.
No timeline was provided for when a speaker election might occur. The development reflects internal Armenian political considerations alongside the broader normalization process with Turkey, which has faced multiple delays and setbacks since initial agreements in late 2022.
