
ArmInfo. On August 14, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan introduced newly appointed Secretary of the Security Council, Alen Simonyan, to the staff of the Security Council.
According to the government press service, the Prime Minister thanked Armen Grigoryan for his work in the position, emphasizing his extensive involvement in Armenia’s security agenda, including the peace process. "Mr. Grigoryan has made a very significant contribution to our achievements in this area, and this is highly appreciated," Nikol Pashinyan said. He wished the newly appointed Secretary of the Security Council, Alen Simonyan, success and noted, "Mr. Simonyan was also involved in making our important and strategic decisions in the previous period. I believe that, having also served as Speaker of the National Assembly, he is well-informed and can immediately begin his effective work as Secretary of the Security Council."
Armen Grigoryan thanked the Security Council staff for their collaboration, emphasizing their significant contribution to the Council's successful work. Armen Grigoryan also congratulated Alen Simonyan and wished him success.
Alen Simonyan, in turn, thanked the Prime Minister for his trust and Armen Grigoryan for his work. Addressing the staff, Alen Simonyan said he hoped they would be able to work together effectively.
The Prime Minister wished those present success in their upcoming endeavors, emphasizing the important work accomplished in the previous period. "Equally significant and important work remains to be done in the future. I believe that, first and foremost, we need to analyze the work of the previous period and determine the priorities that the Security Council staff and the Secretary of the Security Council should focus on in the near future. I have specific ideas on this matter. But there are also specific questions that I would like to raise with the Secretary of the Security Council and the staff. We will have discussions on this issue in the near future, and I will give the necessary instructions," the head of the Armenian government said.