The new National Assembly of Armenia on Wednesday continues the debates on the matter of electing the chairpersons of the standing committees.

As reported earlier, the ruling “Civil Contract” Faction shall nominate the chairs of 9 standing committees, whereas the opposition "Armenia" Faction—the chairpersons of 3 standing committees.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had announced that the new government's program shall be submitted to the National Assembly by August 23.