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Armenia's ruling party nominates Nikol Pashinyan for Prime Minister

06 Apr. 13:29

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Armenia's ruling "Civil Contract" party has officially nominated the current head of government, Nikol Pashinyan, as its candidate for the position of Prime Minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This decision was formalized as part of the strategic preparations for the electoral process scheduled for June. By choosing its leader, the party aims to maintain its current political trajectory and governance model.

The nomination was unanimously approved during the party's eighth extraordinary congress held in early April. During the session, members expressed their full support for Pashinyan through a collective vote, demonstrating internal unity within the organization. This endorsement serves as a pivotal step in establishing the party's platform ahead of the national polls.

The proceedings of the congress were broadcast live by local television networks and reported by international news outlets. The event highlighted the party's focus on national stability and its vision for the country's future development. This formal nomination officially triggers the active phase of the "Civil Contract" party's election campaign.

The parliamentary elections, set to take place on June 7, will determine the new composition of the legislature and the future leadership of the Armenian government. The move to re-nominate Nikol Pashinyan signals the ruling coalition's intent to secure a continued mandate from the electorate. Political analysts view the upcoming vote as a critical juncture for the nation’s internal and external policy directions.

















Shavkat Mirziyoyev Gifts Two National Uzbek Ayvans to Donald Trump

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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has presented U.S. President Donald Trump with two traditional wooden ayvans featuring intricate Uzbek woodcarving craft. According to The New York Times, the structures have already arrived in Washington, D.C., and assembly has begun in West Potomac Park, where Trump plans to establish the "National Garden of American Heroes."

U.S. Department of the Interior spokesperson Cathy Martin stated that park visitors will be able to view the ayvans starting this autumn. Uzbekistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Furkat Sidikov shared on X (Twitter) that the gift serves as a symbol of friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations. The report also highlights other notable foreign gifts received by Trump, including a luxury aircraft from Qatar and a pair of cheetahs from Saudi Arabia.