Nikol Pashinyan resigns and is reappointed Prime Minister of Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan signed the Armenian government's resignation on August 2, 2026, as the newly elected parliament began its term. Hours later, the president reappointed him as prime minister, meaning he did not leave power.
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Nikol Pashinyan resigns and is reappointed Prime Minister of Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan signed the Armenian government's resignation on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The move was required under Article 158 of the Constitution following the first sitting of the newly elected National Assembly.
Government members will continue carrying out their duties until a new cabinet is formed. Later that day, the parliamentary majority nominated Pashinyan for prime minister, and President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed the decree reappointing him under Article 149 of the Constitution.
Did Pashinyan leave power?
No. The resignation was part of the constitutional process for forming a government after the new parliament convened, and Pashinyan was reappointed on the same day.
Event summary
| Date | August 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Reason for resignation | First sitting of Armenia's newly elected National Assembly |
| Outcome | Nikol Pashinyan was reappointed prime minister |
| Decree signed by | President Vahagn Khachaturyan |
Official sources
Official government resignation announcement and official decree reappointing Nikol Pashinyan.