Living by Constitution an advantage of free people: Armenia PresidentJuly 5, 2018 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Living by the Constitution and laws is not only a necessity and a duty, but also an advantage of a free person, President Armen Sarkissian said in a message on the Constitution Day of Armenia on Thursday, July 5. Sarkissian said the Constitution is a symbol of the legitimacy of the state. However, he added, the best symbol of any state is the law-abiding and legally protected citizen. “The Constitution is the fundamental document that, as a guarantor of the further development of our independence, affirms the rule of law, legality, justice and a system of values based on the power of the people,” he said. According to him, people can take pride in not only the fact of the undeniable existence of the Republic of Armenia, which has chosen an independent, democratic way of development, but also the growing rating of the country on the international arena. "The constitution and will of the people are interrelated. Today, the people are the full-fledged creators of their own lives and the development agenda for the country. This agenda should be deprived of the predominance of emotionality and be based on respect for the Constitution - a pledge for a free, democratic and strong Armenia,” Sarkissian said. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |