Armenian parliament appoints acting foreign, emergencies ministers

YEREVAN. Nov 18 (Interfax) - Artak Apitonian has been appointed acting foreign minister of Armenia, the Armenian parliament said on Wednesday.

"The duties of Armenian foreign minister have been assigned to Artak Apitonian. He will answer your questions," Armenian parliament Deputy Chairperson Lena Nazartyan said at a parliamentary session.

Armen Pambukhchyan, deputy emergency situations minister, has been appointed acting emergency situations minister, Nazaryan said.