Under Armenia’s constitution, the entire cabinet must step down as soon as a newly elected National Assembly begins its term. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has accordingly submitted the government’s resignation, marking the official start of the ninth convocation’s first session on August 2.
In a statement addressed to the president, Pashinyan signed the resignation request, explaining that the move follows the constitutional requirement linked to the new parliament’s opening day. The next prime minister will be chosen by the president from among candidates put forward by the party that won the largest share of votes in the election. Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party secured that victory, taking 49.7 percent of the vote.
What happens next
Until a new prime minister is appointed, the current cabinet members will remain in office in a caretaker capacity. Once the newly elected legislature’s mandate formally begins, the president is expected to immediately appoint the parliamentary majority’s candidate as prime minister. Civil Contract, led by Pashinyan, won the June 7 parliamentary elections.
“I have signed the relevant statement addressed to the president and asked him to accept the government’s resignation,” Pashinyan said.
This resignation is a standard constitutional step that clears the way for forming a new government. Since Civil Contract retains its parliamentary majority, the transition is likely to preserve political continuity and stability. The appointment of the next prime minister is expected shortly, and the decision will help determine Armenia’s future domestic and foreign policy direction.