Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has emphasized the need for a new Constitution in Armenia during his address on Constitution Day. He highlighted that the people of the country are sovereign, both de jure and de facto, following the People’s Nonviolent Velvet Revolution in 2018.
Pashinyan pointed out that the current Constitution is in deep socio-psychological conflict because citizens do not feel that it reflects their understanding and agreement about the rules of living in the country. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of creating a new Constitution that is organically linked with the people, showing that what is written in it is the shared idea of the state created by the citizens.
In congratulatory messages on Constitution Day, President Vahagn Khachatryan and President of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan underlined the importance of democracy in Armenia and the commitment to advancing legislation that benefits the people. They both emphasized the role of the Constitution as a flexible instrument that guides the path towards a prosperous and dignified society.
The US Embassy in Armenia also sent best wishes on Constitution Day, recognizing the significance of
