Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his cabinet officially resign on Sunday, Aug. 2, in a procedural step required by Armenia’s constitution. Multiple reports describe the resignation as a formality triggered by the convening of the newly elected National Assembly. The resignation follows Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections, in which Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won a majority. With the new legislature beginning its work, the government’s resignation is required even though it does not necessarily signal a change in leadership or policy direction. Sources state that Pashinyan is expected to be re-nominated and re-appointed following the resignation. The reports also connect the June election outcome to Pashinyan’s agenda, which includes reducing Armenia’s reliance on Russia and deepening ties with the European Union. Overall, the described process indicates a constitutional transition designed to allow the newly elected assembly to establish a government, rather than an abrupt political shift.