Nikol Pashinyan's supporter with his portrait at the rally. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the "Caucasian Knot"

12 May 2018, 19:52

Armenian Govt formed in full

The Armenian President has approved the candidatures of 13 ministers and one vice-prime minister, proposed by the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Formation of a new Cabinet of Ministers (Government) is over.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that on May 8, wrote, Nikol Pashinyan, the leader of the "Elk" parliamentary bloc, became the Prime Minister of Armenia. After that, the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) declared itself an opposition and stated that its members would not work in the Pashinyan's Govt. Pashinyan said that his new team would include members of the "Tsarukyan" bloc, and invited the ARF "Dashnaktsutyun" to cooperate.

On May 11 six members of the new government were appointed; five of whom are Pashinyan's associates.

Full text of the article is available on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’.

See earlier reports:

Deputy Head of Armenian Police announces resignation, Nikol Pashinyan initiates resignation of heads of law enforcement bodies, President appoints Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister of Armenia.

Author: Tigran Petrosyan Source: CK correspondent

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