ITAR-TASS, Russia
March 26 2007
Armenian Cabinet resigns after PM death
26.03.2007, 11.27
YEREVAN, March 26 (Itar-Tass) – The Armenian government has sent in
its resignation following the death of Prime Minister Andranik
Margaryan on Sunday. The new prime minister will be appointed in ten
days, one of the ministers told.
The minister said it had been announced at an emergency Cabinet
session, chaired by President Robert Kocharyan. Under the Armenian
Constitution, the Cabinet resigns after the death of the prime
minister.
Under the Constitution, after the president accepts the resignation,
Cabinet members continue performing their duties until the new
Cabinet is formed.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress