SECRETARY OF VENICE COMMISSION ESTIMATES POSITIVELY PACKAGE
OF CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS IN ARMENIA
YEREVAN, JULY 11. ARMINFO. Secretary of Venice commission Gianni
Buquicchio estimates positively a package of constitutional reforms
in Armenia he was given for consideration, he stated in an interview
to Radio Liberty. “My first opinion is that it is good, however, we
should discuss it in detail”, Buquicchio noted.
In his words, at first sight, Armenia’s authorities have taken into
consideration the Commission’s remarks, however “we should not guided
only by the first impression”. Buquicchio added that the response of
Venice Commission will be received by Jul 20. “If the Commission
estimates it positively, Armenia’s authorities, in their turn, should
continue working and put the document for discussion at the second
reading by the end of August” he noted adding that he also will
participate at parliament’s sitting. “We near to good results. Many
things depend on the results of the referendum. It is necessary to do
a big propagandistic work with participation of political forces to
conduct the referendum well. The explanatory work is necessary, too”,
Buquicchio said.
At the same time, he expressed assurance that the forthcoming
referendum will give positive results. “I am an optimist. Adoption of
proposals drawn out by Venice Commission is a good sign and I think
that the friendly attitude have not been completed hereon but will be
continued right up to the goal achievement”, Buquicchio noted.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress