YEREVAN. – During a briefing on Thursday, Armenia’s Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan explained the constitutional procedures for the formation of a new government in the country following National Assembly (NA) elections.

He informed that the whole cabinet will resign on the first day of the new NA session, but it will continue as an acting government. 

Within ten days after the new NA’s first session—that is, until June 10—the President, consulting with the NA factions, will appoint a new PM who is supported by the majority.  

Within twenty days thereafter, the President, upon the new PM’s suggestion, will appoint the Cabinet members.  

Within twenty days thereafter, the Government will introduce its program to the NA, and if approved, it will continue its commission. 

“These are the maximum terms: 50 days. But experience shows that this is carried out in a shorter time period. I believe the PM will be appointed and the Government will be formed within first ten days of June,” Armenia’s Justice Minister noted.