Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigns, expected to be reappointed

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has submitted his resignation to the president, a move that aligns with constitutional procedures following the inaugural session of the National Assembly's ninth convocation.

In a video address, Pashinyan stated, "Today, the session of the National Assembly of Armenia of the ninth convocation began. In accordance with Article 158 of the Constitution of Armenia, the government resigns on the first day of the new parliament's work. I have signed the relevant statement addressed to the president, asking him to accept the government's resignation."

The resignation of the government was anticipated. According to the constitution, the President of Armenia is tasked with appointing a new prime minister from among the candidates nominated by the party that secured a majority in the parliamentary elections. Pashinyan's "Civil Contract" party emerged victorious in the elections, garnering 49.81 percent of the votes.

It is widely expected that Nikol Pashinyan will once again be appointed to lead the government, continuing his tenure as prime minister.

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Today, the session of the National Assembly of Armenia of the ninth convocation began. In accordance with Article 158 of the Constitution of Armenia, the government resigns on the first day of the new parliament's work. I have signed the relevant statement addressed to the president, asking him to accept the government's resignation.