Vice President of Armenia
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The Vice President of Armenia was a political position in the government of Armenia
created in 1991. The position was abolished by the constitution of 1995
which took effect in February 1996. Currently the Prime Minister of Armenia
is President
's constitutional successor in case of vacancy.
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
created in 1991. The position was abolished by the constitution of 1995
Constitution of Armenia
The Constitution of Armenia was adopted by a nationwide referendum on July 5, 1995. This constitution established Armenia as a democratic, sovereign, social, and constitutional state. Yerevan is defined as the state's capital. Power is vested in its citizens, who exercise it directly through the...
which took effect in February 1996. Currently the Prime Minister of Armenia
Prime Minister of Armenia
The Prime Minister of Armenia is the most senior minister within the Armenian government, and is required by the constitution to "oversee the Government's regular activities and coordinate the work of the Ministers." The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of Armenia, but can be removed by...
is President
President of Armenia
President of Armenia is the title of the head of state of Armenia since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.-Democratic Republic of Armenia :*Avetis Aharonyan *Avetik Sahakyan *Avetis Aharonyan -Transcaucasian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic and Armenian...
's constitutional successor in case of vacancy.
Office holders
| Name | Inaugurated | Left Office |
|---|---|---|
| Gagik Harutyunyan Gagik Harutyunyan Gagik Harutyunyan born on March 23, 1948 in Kotayk Province of Armenia. On November 22, 1991 he was elected Prime Minister of Armenia until July 30, 1992.... |
11 November 1991 | February 1996 |