Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has resigned as head of government, and the Cabinet of Ministers has also stepped down.

As reported by FinFly.News, Pashinyan announced this on his social media page.

This is a formal procedure carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution after the start of the work of the newly elected parliament. According to Article 158 of the country's Constitution, the government resigns on the day of the first session of the parliament.

Until the formation of a new government, ministers will continue to perform their duties. The next prime minister will be appointed by the president upon the nomination of the ruling faction.