Pashinyan's Reappointment Finalized
Armenia's President Reappoints Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister After Constitutional Process
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The presidential decree appointing Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister was issued under Part 1 of Article 149 of the Constitution and published on the presidency’s official website, finalizing his reappointment after the previous government resigned.
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The government formally submitted its resignation on the day of the first sitting of the newly elected National Assembly, a constitutional step required before forming a new cabinet.
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Civil Contract—the party leading the parliamentary majority—submitted the necessary nomination documents to the president to enable Pashinyan's appointment under Article 149.
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The decree confirming Pashinyan’s appointment was republished on the presidency’s site to finalize the constitutional process.
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The inaugural session of Armenia’s 9th-convocation National Assembly took place on August 2, chaired by Knyaz Hasanov, setting the stage for the new cabinet formation.
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has reappointed Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister, issuing a decree under Article 149 of the Constitution on August 2, according to Armenpress. The move follows the formal resignation of the previous government and the opening session of Armenia's newly elected National Assembly.
Pashinyan, who leads the Civil Contract party, met with President Khachaturyan shortly after the parliamentary session, Armenpress reported. The reappointment sets the stage for the formation of a new cabinet following June's parliamentary elections.
Government Resigns to Clear Path for New Cabinet
Armenia's outgoing government submitted its formal resignation on August 2 — the same day the 9th-convocation National Assembly held its first sitting. This step is required by Armenia's constitution before a new government can be formed. The session was chaired by Knyaz Hasanov, according to Armenpress.
The resignation was a procedural move, not a political crisis. Under Armenian law, when a new parliament convenes, the sitting government must step down. This clears the way for the majority party to nominate a new prime minister.
Civil Contract Files Nomination Papers With President
Civil Contract, the party holding the majority in Armenia's National Assembly, submitted formal nomination documents for Pashinyan to the president's office, Armenpress reported. This filing triggered the constitutional process under Article 149, Part 1, allowing the president to issue the appointment decree.
Civil Contract won Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, securing enough seats to lead the new legislature. The party's majority position gave it the right to put forward the prime minister candidate without a coalition deal.
Presidential Decree Published and Republished to Finalize Appointment
President Khachaturyan's decree naming Pashinyan prime minister was published on the presidency's official website, then republished to confirm the process was complete, according to Armenpress. The decree cites Article 149 of the Armenian Constitution as its legal basis.
Caspian Post reported that the appointment followed the formation of the new government structure. The decree's republication was a formal step to close out any procedural gaps and lock in Pashinyan's role as head of government.
Pashinyan Meets President After Taking Office Again
Shortly after the opening session of parliament, Pashinyan met with President Khachaturyan at the presidential residence, Armenpress reported. The meeting marked the official start of coordination between the newly reappointed prime minister and the head of state.
Pashinyan has led Armenia since 2018, rising to power during the country's so-called Velvet Revolution. His reappointment continues his hold on the government as Armenia navigates ongoing regional tensions, including its fragile peace process with Azerbaijan.
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