Updated constitution new thrust for Armenia-Serzh Sargsyan

President Serzh Sargsyan called for strong efforts to use the new Constitution to the best at the meeting with government representatives and local government officials.

He president also shared his concept of new Armenia’s vision offered under the amended Constitution.

“Each and every one’s daily duty is to do everything so that Armenia becomes a state and a society in which:

– The system of justice is void of influences, fair and unbiased. The legislative is knowledgeable and respected. Public service is the most veneered career because it endows with the opportunity to serve the Fatherland and the people, and requires exceptional professional qualities.

– The authorities are transparent and trustworthy, whose goal is the present and future prosperity of the citizens of the country and compatriots abroad, authorities every representative of which is accountable before the law just like any other citizen, authorities whose representatives are not guided by personal gains.

– The society enjoys high living standards, is polite, tolerant, and humane. The economy is developing dynamically, supported by the human capital of the entire nation. It provides equal opportunities for the development for all, prohibits unfair competition, redistributes resources through fair taxation and efficient policies.

– The Armed Forces are the most powerful in the region through their spirit, dedication, modern weaponry and purposeful significance for the preservation of our life, history, and culture.

– Human rights constitute a strong and mature system of values. Citizens of Armenia –Armenians, Yezids, Greeks, Kurds, Russians and the others are self-expressing freely.

– Spyurk and Armenia are one entity – the nation. Rights of Spyurk in Armenia are recognized and encouraged, its potential is fully integrated.

“The updated constitution is a new opportunity to give a boost to our development and address the shortcomings. And this is true for every one – from the President of the Republic to a common citizen,” Mr Sargsyan added.