Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will go on leave starting May 8 to participate in the upcoming election campaign. The announcement was made during a government session, marking the beginning of his active involvement in the political process ahead of the national vote.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing Armenian media reports, Pashinyan's decision is directly linked to the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7. The official election campaign period in Armenia begins today, requiring the Prime Minister to step away from his administrative duties to lead his party's efforts during the transition period.
The upcoming parliamentary elections are viewed as a significant event for Armenia's domestic political landscape. Under Armenian legislation, high-ranking officials often take formal leave during campaign periods to maintain a distinction between state resources and political activities. This period of political maneuvering occurs as the region continues to monitor the progress of peace negotiations and the border delimitation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which remains a central issue in the regional agenda.
