TALLIN, March 24 (Xinhuanet) -- Estonian Prime Minister Juhan Parts officially announced Thursday at a press conference that his government stepped down.

    The Estonian government press office said Parts has submitted resignation to President Arnold Ruutel.

    On Monday, Parts announced his resignation after the parliament passed a no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Ken-Marti Vaher for his hardline anti-corruption program.

    Vaher had proposed tough fight against corruption among public officials that included fixed quotas for arrests, which triggered resentment among coalition government members and the opposition.

    Under the constitution, Ruutel will be given two weeks to appoint a candidate to form a new government. Enditem