Nikol Pashinyan the only candidate nominated for PM’s post

Armenian National Assembly to convene special sitting on October 24 to discuss the issue on election of Prime Minister of Armenia.

The deadline for nominations was 6.00 p.m. October 23. Until that time candidacy of acting PM Nikol Pashinyan has been nominated by Yelk faction.

The other factions did not nominate candidates as they stated earlier.

Under the Constitution of Armenia, the parliamentary factions are entitled to nominate prime ministerial candidates within seven days after the incumbent tenders his resignation or the post remains vacant otherwise.

In case of a failure to elect a chief of cabinet, the National Assembly conducts a new voting allowing only the candidate enjoying no less than a third of the parliament’s support to vie for the top government office. If no candidate is elected with a general majority of votes, the National Assembly is dissolved.

Preterm parliamentary elections are conducted within no less than 30 and no more than 45 days after the passage of corresponding bill.