On 20 November, RA President Armen Sarkissian signed a decree, which states:

“Based on the proposal of the Prime Minister, in accordance with Article 131 of the Constitution, as well as Article 5, Part 1 of the Law on the Structure and Activities of the Government:

To appoint Andranik PILOYAN Minister of Emergency Situations. “

It should be reminded that by the 22 October decree of the President, Piloyan was awarded the Order of the Homeland.