Yerevan, August 04, Armenpress: The Council of Europe special representative Boyana Urumova told today at a press conference that “The adoption of new Constitution will open a way to Euro-integration.” She said the success will witness about the maturity of the Armenian political field. Noting that the opposition must be able to display readiness for making concessions she added that the Venice Commission underscored the discussion of constitutional amendments with civilians and opposition for securing mutual agreement.
On behalf of the Council of Europe B. Urumova thanked the Armenian authorities as well as all the experts for securing success in the process and pointed out the support provided by international organizations and embassies. Thorda Abbot Watt, Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s ambassador to Armenia, welcomed the positive assessment of the Venice Commission concerning the amendments and said that “This is a step which will help Armenia in establishing democratic values and will open the way to Europe,” said she. According to her, Armenian people must chose what Constitution they would like to have and in what country they want to live.
The OSCE Yerevan Office Director Vladimir Pryakhin said the process of constitutional amendments is essential from the point of view of securing development of democracy. He said the suggestions of the Venice Commission which are included in the package of amendments has made the document relevant to international standards.
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