KOCHARYAN CONGRATULATES NATION ON CONSTITUTION DAY
ARKA News Agency, Armenia
July 6 2006
YEREVAN, July 5. /ARKA/. Armenian President Robert Kocharyan
congratulated the nation on Constitution Day on Wednesday. In his
national address, Kocharyan said that the Constitution "reflects our
people choice and goals".
The head of state stressed the role the Constitution plays in the
process of building democracy in the country saying "our progress is
directly connected with rigorous observation of the Constitution".
In his words, the Constitution amended in 2005 paves the way for the
country and people comprehensive development, makes the republic
authorities’ activity more balanced and human rights protection
system stronger.
Kocharyan is convinced that this amended Constitution will serve also
future generations.
On June 5, 2006, Armenians mark the 11th anniversary of the
Constitution adoption. Being a member of Council of Europe since 2001
and complying with CE demands, Armenia amended its Constitution after
conducting nationwide constitutional referendum on November 27, 2005.