Government of the Republic of Artsakh (Armenian: Արցախի Հանրապետության Կառավարություն) was the executive branch of the government of the Republic of Artsakh. The executive council of government ministers is headed by the President of Artsakh. The 2017 constitutional referendum approved the transformation of the government into a presidential system; the office of the Prime Minister was thereby abolished.
Following an Azerbaijani assault on 19 September 2023, Artsakh agreed to dissolve itself by 1 January 2024.[1] Whether or not this dissolution actually took place is unclear.[2]
Current government edit
The incumbent government of Artsakh before dissolution was led by President Samvel Shahramanyan who won the 2023 presidential election.[3][4]
Leaders edit
Presidents of Artsakh edit
| President | Years in office | Party membership |
|---|---|---|
| Samvel Shahramanyan | 2023 | Independent |
| Arayik Harutyunyan | 2020 - 2023 | Free Motherland |
| Bako Sahakyan | 2007 - 2020 | Independent |
| Arkadi Ghukasyan | 1997 - 2007 | Independent |
Prime Ministers of Artsakh edit
| Prime Minister | Years in office | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| Arayik Harutyunyan | 2007 - 2017 | Free Motherland |
| Anushavan Danielyan | 1999 - 2007 | Independent |
| Zhirayr Poghosyan | 1998 - 1999 | Independent |
| Leonard Petrosyan | 1994 - 1998 | Independent |
| Robert Kocharyan | 1992 - 1994 | Independent |
| Oleg Yesayan | 1992 - 1992 | Independent |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Nagorno-Karabakh Republic will cease to exist from Jan 1 2024 - Nagorno-Karabakh authorities". Reuters. 2023-09-28. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ https://www.rferl.org/amp/armenia-azerbaijan-separatists-decree/32743775.html
- ^ "Artsakh parliament elects Samvel Shahramanyan as president". Arka. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Սամվել Շահրամանյանն ընտրվել է ԱՀ նախագահ". Arka (in Armenian). 9 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.