RA government resigns over PM's death

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government announced resignation over untimely decease of Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan. New PM will be appointed in 10 days. This is the decision taken March 26 during an extraordinary cabinet sitting presided by Robert Kocharian. According to the Constitution, after resignation or death of the Prime Minister the government announces resignation. After the President accepts the resignation the cabinet members proceed with the office duties until a new government is formed. The President appoints new Prime Minister within 10 days after the government's resignation. The government is formed within 20 days after the PM's appointment, reports IA Regnum.



Andranik Margaryan died from infarction on March 25 afternoon.
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