Conference dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Armenian
Constitution gets underway in Artsakh

14:12 17/04/2010 » Politics

On April 17, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in
the theoretical and practical conference dedicated to the
15th anniversary of the Armenian Constitution. In his welcoming
address President Sahakyan signified the holding of the conference in
Artsakh, according to the central information department of NKR
President’s office.

"The very circumstance that the organizers of the conference are the
Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, National Assembly and
Supreme Court of the Artsakh Republic, as well as International
Association of Armenian Lawyers confirm the significance of the event.
It is also very important that the conference is held in Artsakh which
is of both scientific and political importance," B. Sahakyan said.

President highlighted that the development of constitutionalism in
Armenia and Artsakh is considered to be among the pivotal directions
of strengthening independent national statehood and integration with
the civilized world.

"Great representatives of our nation signified the constitution so
much that even in the absence of statehood they elaborated this
fundamental document. Now when we have both the independent statehood
and basic laws we should solve issues of different qualities. It is
necessary continue developing constitutionalism and Armenian legal
thought, studying experience of leading countries and improving
domestic legislative basis. It is among the foundations of democratic
and legal state system that are exclusive values for us. For Artsakh
it is also one of the key directions for international recognition of
its independence.
This process requires high professionalism, adherence to principles,
honesty and daily painstaking work," Bako Sahakyan said.

Artsakh President signified close cooperation within the entire
Armenian world, between the Republic of Armenia, Artsakh and the
Diaspora, adding that using the potential of the strong Armenian
Diaspora enables to solve issues put before us in a more effective way
studying and applying the experience of other countries.

"Within this context `The Contemporary Issues of Developing
Constitutionalism’ theoretical and practical conference dedicated to
the 15th anniversary of the Armenian Constitution organized on a high
representative level with the participation of state bodies,
scientific and political circles has a special significance.

I am confident that the conference will solve issues put before it
effectively and will favor further widening and deepening scientific
and practical ties in this important sphere," Bako Sahakyan said.

Source: Panorama.am

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress