Armenia’s National Assembly will debate who will be the next prime minister of the country at a special session to be held on April 17.

The parliament’s four political factions must nominate candidates for prime minister, after which an election will be held. The nominee garnering a majority of votes will assume the post of prime minister.

The four factions are:

Republican Party of Armenia Faction – 58 deputies

Tsarukyan Faction – 31 deputies

Yelk Faction – 9 deputies

ARF Faction -7 deputies

Photo: Parliament President Ara Babloyan