Pashinyan reappointed as Armenian PM after election

On August 2, 2026, Nikol Pashinyan was appointed Prime Minister of Armenia, following the resignation of the government as the newly elected parliament convened its first session. The Armenian president accepted the government's resignation, paving the way for a new cabinet. In parallel, the three parliamentary factions elected their leaders and secretaries, and the Strong Armenia party nominated Aram Vardevanyan for the post of deputy speaker of the National Assembly.