Prime Minister of Armenia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Republic of ArmeniaՀայաստանի Հանրապետության վարչապետ |
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| Government of Armenia | |
| Style | Mr. Prime Minister (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic, abroad) |
| Member of | Cabinet of Armenia |
| Residence | Prime Minister's Residence |
| Seat | Yerevan |
| Appointer | President of Armenia, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in the National Assembly |
| Term length | No term limit Parliamentary elections to the National Assembly are held every five years at most. After election Prime Minister and the Cabinet resigns and the newly elected National Assembly approves the Prime Minister. |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Armenia |
| Inaugural holder | Hovhannes Kajaznuni |
| Formation | 30 June 1918 |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister |
| Salary | AMD 15,079,920/ US$ 38,825 annually |
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The Prime Minister of Armenia is like the main leader of the Armenian government. They are in charge of setting the country's main goals and making sure the government works well. The Prime Minister also leads the Security Council, which means they help decide how Armenia protects itself. This makes the Prime Minister the effective leader of Armenia's armed forces.
Currently, Nikol Pashinyan is the Prime Minister. He started this job on May 8, 2018.
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A Brief History of the Prime Minister's Role
How the Role Began
The job of Prime Minister in Armenia first started in 1918. This was when the First Republic of Armenia was formed. The National Council of Armenia chose the Prime Minister. This person was responsible for important issues both inside Armenia and with other countries.
The very first Prime Minister was Hovhannes Kajaznuni. His team had five members, all from the ARF party. This early government also created a Ministry of Interior. This role ended when Armenia became part of the Soviet Union.
During the Soviet Era
When Armenia was a Soviet republic, its government was similar to other Soviet areas. The main group in charge was called the Council of Ministers. This Council had a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and various ministers. Their job was to manage the country's daily operations.
Armenia's Independence and New Role
Armenia became independent again in 1991. At that time, the role of Prime Minister was brought back. With a new constitution in 2015, the Prime Minister became the most powerful person in Armenian politics.
The President of Armenia appoints the Prime Minister. However, the National Assembly (Armenia's parliament) must approve this choice. The parliament can also remove the Prime Minister if they lose trust in them. In 2015, people in Armenia voted to change their country into a parliamentary republic. This means the Prime Minister and the parliament have more power.
Who Has Been Prime Minister?
Armenia has had many Prime Ministers throughout its history. The timeline below shows who held the position and when.
Timeline
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Armenia para niños
