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	December 28, 2021 PRIME MINISTER NIKOL PASHINYAN VISITED THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT On 27 December 2021, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan paid a visit to the Constitutional Court for the meeting with the Justices of the Constitutional Court. President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan, Justices of the Constitutional Court Vahe Grigoryan, Yervand Khundkaryan, Ashot Khachatryan, Araik Tunyan, Arthur Vagharshyan and Edgar Shatiryan participated in the discussion. During the meeting the matters related to the development and strengthening of democratic institutions in the Republic of Armenia were addressed.

	December 27, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 3 OF ARTICLE 20.1, THIRD PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 22 OF THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON PROVISION OF SANITARY-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SECURITY OF THE POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND ORDER N 65-N OF THE MINISTER OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA DATED 20 AUGUST 2021 WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF AT LEAST ONE FIFTH OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THE DEPUTIES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
	December 22, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE STUDENTS OF THE ARMENIAN–RUSSIAN UNIVERSITY On 21 December 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted a year-end meeting with the students of the Department of Law of the Institute of Law and Policy of the Armenian-Russian University. During the meeting with the students, President of the Constitutional Court responded to the questions, which particularly referred to the constitutional justice, the powers of the Constitutional Court, the international affairs and ongoing institutional reforms of the High Court, the role of the judiciary in state governance system, as well as the prospects of development of legal and constitutional culture in the country. Arman Dilanyan encouraged the young people to set more ambitious goals, to think broadly and in the future to apply the gained academic knowledge for the benefit of the Republic of Armenia.

	December 15, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY On 15 December 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan had a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Viktor Richter. Congratulating Mr. Viktor Richter on assuming the responsible post, Arman Dilanyan expressed hope that the Ambassador's professional activity would contribute to the further development of the Armenian-German legal relations and cooperation.While extending gratitude for the warm reception, Viktor Richter noted that Germany will continue to support the democratic and judiciary reforms in Armenia. The Ambassador assured that he will put all the necessary efforts to expand the Armenian-German bilateral cooperation also in the field of constitutional justice. The interlocutors discussed the prospects of intensifying legal ties between the two countries, particularly, expanding cooperation in the fields of the rule of law, constitutional justice and protection of human rights. In this respect, the parties jointly emphasized the importance of the dialogue and technical cooperation between the Constitutional Court and different German governmental agencies. At the request of Ambassador Richter, Arman Dilanyan presented the scope of powers of the Constitutional Court and the ongoing status of implementation of the institutional reforms at the High Court.

	December 15, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT CONGRATULATED MS. CLAIRE BAZY MALAURIE ON THE ELECTION AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR DEMOCRACY THROUGH LAW (VENICE COMMISSION) President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan has conveyed a congratulatory letter to the newly elected President of the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) Ms. Claire Bazy Malaurie, who was elected to the position on 10 December 2021 at the 129th Plenary Session of the Venice Commission. The congratulatory letter, particularly, reads as follows: “On behalf of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia and on my personal behalf, I would like to convey to you the warmest congratulations on your recent election as the President of the European Commission for Democracy through Law of the Council of Europe (the Venice Commission). I would like to assure you that the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia will be pleased to actively support you in the exercise of your highly responsible mission. Availing the given opportunity, I reiterate our strong commitment to continue fruitful cooperation with the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe. In the given context, it is my sincere honour to invite you and your colleagues from the Venice Commission to pay an official visit to the Republic of Armenia in the near future”. Ms. Claire Bazy Malaurie, Member of the Constitutional Council of France since 2010, was elected President of the Venice Commission for a two-year term, and she would be eligible for re-election in 2023.
	December 13, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC On 13 December 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mrs. Anne Louyot. At the beginning of the meeting Arman Dilanyan congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment, expressing a hope that during her tenure a new impetus will be given to the Armenian-French inter-court and legal dialogue. While referring to the cooperation between the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia and the Constitutional Council of the French Republic, Arman Dilanyan valued the strengthening of friendly relations in both bilateral and multilateral formats, particularly, within the framework of the Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts (ACCF). While extending gratitude for the warm reception, Ambassador Louyot assured that during her tenure she will put all the necessary efforts to develop the relations and cooperation between the bodies administering constitutional justice of the two countries. The parties jointly attached importance to organizing high-level reciprocal visits in the near future. At the request of Ambassador Louyot, Arman Dilanyan presented the functions and role of the Constitutional Court in the public administration system of the Republic of Armenia.

	December 13, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ACTIVITIES OF THE FRENCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN ARMENIA (AFD) AND THE INVESTMENT AND PROMOTIONS COMPANY FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION (PROPARCO) SIGNED IN THE CITY OF YEREVAN ON 28 MAY 2018 WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	December 13, 2021 JOINT SEMINAR IN THE CITY OF DILIJAN On 11-12 December 2021, the two-day seminar on the "Special Features of Drafting of Constitutional Court Judicial Acts: the Contemporary Experience and Development Trends” was held in the city of Dilijan. The event was convened within the framework of “Consolidation of the Justice System in Armenia” project which is implemented by the Consortium led by the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) with the funding from the European Union. In his welcoming speech, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan expressed gratitude to the team of “Consolidation of the Justice System in Armenia” project for organizing the given professional event at a high level and in a short time frame. While referring to the agenda and to the topics to be discussed at the Seminar, Arman Dilanyan attached importance to such professional discussions and expressed hope that they will be consistent. Welcoming the participants of the event, the Team Leader of “Consolidation of the Justice System in Armenia” project Peter Gjortler extended gratitude to the Constitutional Court for the effective and perspective cooperation. In the course of the two-day Seminar, the participants discussed peculiarities of the drafting of the judicial acts of the Constitutional Court, the structural peculiarities of the judicial acts of the Constitutional Court, the existing criteria for their drafting and the international experience.

	December 9, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE 3 OF PART 1 OF ARTICLE 31 AND SECOND PARAGRAPH OF PART 1 OF ARTICLE 295 OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF AT LEAST ONE FIFTH OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THE DEPUTIES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
	December 8, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA DISCUSSED THE PROSPECT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION On 8 December 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Armenia H.E. Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė. Welcoming the guest, Arman Dilanyan attached importance to the consistent development of the Armenian-Lithuanian friendly relations and the mutually beneficial cooperation between the Constitutional Courts of the two countries. While expressing gratitude for the reception, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania Stanytė-Toločkienė noted that Lithuania is committed to supporting the development of Armenia’s judiciary and sharing the Lithuanian experience of democratic reforms. During the meeting, the parties addressed the promotion of the partnership between the Constitutional Courts of the two countries, the organization of high-level reciprocal visits, as well as the prospects of implementing new joint projects. Upon the request of Ambassador Stanytė-Toločkienė, Arman Dilanyan presented the ongoing programs implemented by the Constitutional Court.

	December 7, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE DELEGATION OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE On 7 December 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the delegation of the Division of Co-operation Programmes of the Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law of the Council of Europe and the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights. Welcoming the delegation of the Council of Europe, Arman Dilanyan noted that the Constitutional Court attaches high importance to the consistent development of cooperation with the Council of Europe and its specialized bodies, as well as to the implementation of new joint projects. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on further cooperation in the field of protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as on the cooperation within in the area of constitutional justice. The parties jointly emphasized the importance of increasing the public trust in the judiciary and the promotion of public awareness in respect to the rule of law, the European Convention and constitutional justice among the citizens.

	December 3, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF ARTICLE 1086 OF THE RA CIVIL CODE, ARTICLE 236 OF THE RA LABOR CODE, THE DECISION NO 579 OF THE RA GOVERNMENT OF 15 NOVEMBER 1992 “ON APPROVAL OF THE RULES ON THE COMPENSATION PROCEDURE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED AS A RESULT OF MUTILATION, PROFESSIONAL DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH INJURY RELATED TO PERFORMANCE OF WORK RESPONSIBILITIES BY THE EMPLOYEES OF ENTERPRISES, INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS (IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FORMS OF PROPERTY)” AND THE DECISION NO 914-N OF THE RA GOVERNMENT OF 23 JULY 2009 “ON APPROVAL OF THE PROCEDURE FOR CAPITALIZING THE RESPECTIVE PAYMENTS AND PAYING TO THE INJURED IN CASE OF LIQUIDATION OF A LEGAL ENTITY OR BANKRUPTCY THEREOF RECOGNIZED AS RESPONSIBLE IN DUE MANNER FOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO LIFE OR HEALTH WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
	December 3, 2021 JUSTICE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT YERVAND KHUNDKARYAN HOSTED THE STUDENTS OF YEREVAN STATE UNIVERSITY On 2 December 2021, Justice of the Constitutional Court Yervand Khundkaryan hosted the 1-4 year students of the Law Faculty of Yerevan State University who visited the Constitutional Court at the initiative of the Student Scientific Society of the Law Faculty. Welcoming the students, Justice Khundkaryan presented them the mission of the Constitutional Court and the peculiarities of its activity, as well as he responded to the questions raised by the students. Within the framework of the visit, the students got acquainted with the peculiarities of the co-relations between the Constitutional Court and the judiciary of the Republic of Armenia, as well as the separation of powers of the Constitutional Court and the Cassation Court was discussed. During the meeting, a number of matters related to the role and significance of the decisions of the Constitutional Court in the legal system of Armenia were also addressed. Press Secretary

	December 3, 2021 JUSTICE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ARTUR VAGHARSHYAN HOSTED THE STUDENTS OF YEREVAN STATE UNIVERSITY On 1 December 2021, Justice Artur Vagharshyan hosted the students of the Law Faculty of Yerevan State University who paid a visit to the Constitutional Court. Welcoming the students, Justice Vagharshyan presented them the mission of the Constitutional Court and the peculiarities of its activity, as well as he responded to the questions raised by the students. Within the framework of the visit, the students got also acquainted with the peculiarities of the examination of the individual applications submitted to the Constitutional Court, and the Head of Individual Complaints Analysis Division Arus Hayrapetyan presented the details in this respect. Summing up the visit, Arthur Vagharshyan encouraged the students to study more and apply the gained knowledge for the sake of the Republic of Armenia. Press Secretary

	December 2, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE REPRESENTATIVES OF INTERNATIՕNAL IDEA INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION On 2 December 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the representatives of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance inter-governmental organization Kimana Zulueta-Fülscher, Nana Kalandadze and the Organization expert Tom Ginsburg, Professor of International Law at the University of Chicago. Welcoming the guests, Arman Dilanyan attached high importance to the expansion of cooperation with different international and inter-governmental organizations and to the implementation of joint professional projects for the purpose of studying the best practices in the field of constitutional law. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the prospects of implementing joint professional projects and expressed readiness to consider other formats of mutually beneficial partnership. Press Secretary

	November 17, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PARTICIPATED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE IV INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE COURT OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION On 17 November 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan participated in the opening ceremony of the IV International Conference of the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union. This year the Conference is convened in online format and it is entitled: “Ensuring the uniform application of the Eurasian Economic Union Law: the Role of the Court”. At the beginning of the Conference, Arman Dilanyan expressed gratitude to the President of the EAEU Court Erna Hayriyan for the high level of conduct of the event and expressed hope that the upcoming professional discussions within the framework of the outlined topic would contribute to the exchange of best practices of the uniform application of the Eurasian Economic Union law. In his welcoming address, President of the Constitutional Court attached importance to the digitalisation process in the EAEU area and suggested considering the further introduction of e-justice tools for the inter-court cooperation. Concluding his speech, Arman Dilanyan reiterated the willingness of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia to strengthen the partnership with the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as with the High Courts of the EAEU member states. Press Secretary
	November 12, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE 1 OF PART 3 OF ARTICLE 9 OF THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON SUPPORT, SERVICE AND SOCIAL GUARANTEES OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE OFFICIALS WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
	November 8, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE LEGAL SCHOLARS FROM A NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION On 8 November 2021, President of the Constitutional Court hosted the representatives from a number of law departments of the universities and academic institutions of the Russian Federation, who arrived in Armenia on a study visit. At the beginning of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan welcomed the visit of the group and attached importance to the development and expansion of cooperation between Armenia and Russia in the field of law science.The President of the Constitutional Court expressed hope that this visit would bring new opportunities for the legal scholars from Armenia and Russia to discuss the opportunities of implementing joint programs and projects, hence ensuring effective partnership for the academic communities of the two countries. Afterwards, Arman Dilanyan presented the mission of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia and the peculiarities of its functioning, as well as answered the questions of the guests. Press Secretary

	November 5, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 3 OF ARTICLE 40 OF THE LAW ON MILITARY SERVICE AND THE STATUS OF A SERVICEMAN WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
	November 5, 2021 THE MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF GEORGIA TOOK PLACE On 5 November 2021, the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Alen Simonyan hosted the delegation led by the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia Merab Turava, arrived in Armenia on the official visit at the invitation of the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Arman Dilanyan. The high level of Armenian-Georgian multipolar relations and cooperation was recorded at the meeting. The discussion was held over the partnership between the authorities of the two countries in different fields and their possible enhancement. In this context, the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia mentioned that the inter-parliamentary relations with Georgia are very important in terms of having joint working agendas with the friendly country. Alen Simonyan underlined that the deepening of cooperation in all spheres with Georgia stems from the priorities of the fraternal and neighborly interests. Expressing gratitude for the reception, the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia highlighted the visit to Armenia, emphasizing that the exemplary cooperation of the legislative bodies of the two countries is an important indicator for the Constitutional Courts. In his words, the members of parliament take part in the hearings of the Constitutional Court of Georgia, which greatly contributes to the improvement of the law-making practice. The parties discussed matters related to the implementation of programs, which are based on strong partnership.

	November 5, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF GEORGIA VISITED THE TSITSERNAKABERD MEMORIAL COMPLEX On 5 November 2021, the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia Merab Turava, accompanied by the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Arman Dilanyan, visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial and paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide. Press Secretary
	November 5, 2021 THE MEETING OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF GEORGIA TOOK PLACE On 5 November 2021, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan hosted the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia Merab Turava and the delegation led by him. Welcoming the official visit of the representational delegation of the Constitutional Court of Georgia to our country, the Prime Minister stated: "I am glad to record that a new dynamics is being observed in the relations between Armenia and Georgia. The active mutual visits, close contacts of delegations representing different sectors, this time already in the constitutional justice field, between the two countries are the evidence of this”. Nikol Pashinyan attached importance to the development of cooperation and the exchange of experience between the Constitutional Courts of the two countries, taking into account the common features of the governance systems. Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian side for the warm reception, Merab Turava noted that this is his first foreign visit after being elected as the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia, which is an evidence of how much Georgia highlights the development of multi-sectoral relations with Armenia. Merab Turava assessed the discussions and solid cooperation with the Armenian partners as effective and emphasized that the recent dynamics of the Armenian-Georgian relations serve as a good basis for strengthening the legal ties between the Constitutional Courts of the two countries. The issues related to parliamentary governance and its importance in terms of democracy were discussed at the meeting. The sides exchanged views on the process and peculiarities of introduction of the parliamentary system of governance in Armenia and Georgia. The President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia noted that Georgia considers Nikol Pashinyan's contribution to the democratic development of Armenia to be encouraging.

	November 4, 2021 THE DELEGATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF GEORGIA VISITED THE MATENADARAN On 4 November 2021, within the framework of the official visit to Armenia, the delegation led by the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia Merab Turava visited the “Matenadaran” after Mesrop Mashtots. The representatives of the high courts of Armenia and Georgia, accompanied by the Director of the Matenadaran Vahan Ter-Ghevondyan, toured the museum complex and got acquainted with the medieval Armenian manuscript heritage and the collections of manuscripts in foreign languages. Press Secretary

	November 4, 2021 ARMENIAN AND GEORGIAN CONSTITUTIONAL COURTS HELD WORKING DISCUSSIONS IN AN EXTENDED COMPOSITION On 4 November 2021, within the framework of the official visit of the delegation led by the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia Merab Turava to Armenia, the working discussions in an extended composition of the two Courts were held. Within the framework of the discussions, the peculiarities of the institution of individual complaint submitted to the Constitutional Courts in Armenia and in Georgia, as well as the co-relations of the Constitutional Courts with the other instance courts were referred to. Summing up the thematic discussions, the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Arman Dilanyan and the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia Merab Turava highlighted the necessity of hosting such kind of professional formats and the importance of experience exchange in the field of constitutional justice. Press Secretary

	November 4, 2021 THE PRESIDENTS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND GEORGIA HAD A TÊTE-À-TÊTE MEETING On 4 November 2021, the tête-à-tête meeting between the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Arman Dilanyan and the President of the Constitutional Court of Georgia Merab Turava took place. Welcoming his Georgian counterpart, Arman Dilanyan attached importance to the years-long cooperation between the Constitutional Courts of Armenia and Georgia and expressed hope that the official visit will give a new impetus to the bilateral relations. In turn, Merab Turava expressed his gratitude for the invitation to visit Armenia on an official visit and for the warm welcome, and further noting that the centuries-long Armenian-Georgian fraternity provides strong foundations for strengthening the legal ties between the Constitutional Courts of two countries. Press Secretary

	November 4, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF GEORGIA ARRIVED IN ARMENIA ON THE OFFICIAL VISIT On 4 November 2021, at the invitation of the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Arman Dilanyan, the delegation of the Constitutional Court of Georgia led by the President Merab Turava arrived in Armenia on the official visit. The purpose of the visit is to give a qualitatively new impetus to the further development of bilateral relations, as well as to contribute to the deepening of inter-court cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats. Within the framework of the official visit, the tête-à-tête meeting between the Presidents of the Constitutional Courts of the Republic of Armenia and Georgia and professional discussionsin an extended composition will be held, as well as meetings with the President of the National Assembly and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia are envisaged. Press Secretary
	November 4, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE PACE CO-RAPPORTEURS ON ARMENIA On 3 November 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted Kimmo Kiljunen and Boriana Åberg, the co-rapporteurs on Armenia of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), who were paying a visit to the Republic of Armenia. During the meeting, a range of matters related to the rule of law, the functioning of democratic institutions and the independence of the judiciary in Armenia were discussed. Press Secretary

	November 1, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GERMAN FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGAL COOPERATION (IRZ) On 1 November 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted Peter Gjortler, the Leader of “Consolidation of the Justice System in Armenia” project, which is implemented by the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) with the funding from the European Union. Arman Dilanyan attached importance to the Project implemented by IRZ and expressed hope that it will further enhance the independence, efficiency, integrity, accountability and transparency of the Armenian judiciary. During the meeting the parties exchanged views on partnership and further cooperation. Press Secretary

	October 29, 2021 THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT BECAME A MEMBER OF THEASSOCIATION OF FRANCOPHONE CONSTITUTIONAL COURTS In October 2021, through the exchange of letters and preceding discussions between the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Arman Dilanyan and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the President of the Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts Mr. Richard Wagner the Bureau of the Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts (ACCF) unanimously voted in favor of membership of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia in the Association. The official press release of the Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts reads in particular: “The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, presided by Mr. Arman Dilanyan, officially became the 46th member of the Association and it will be the first body of constitutional justice in the South Caucasus region of Europe to become a member of the ACCF. The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia already possesses a membership in several regional organizations, including the Conference of European Constitutional Courts (since 2001), and develops active partnership with the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe”. The full French version of the press release is available by the following link: https://accf-francophonie.org/la-cour-constitutionnelle-de-la-republique-darmenie-devient-membre-de-laccf/
	October 27, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT ON THE PROCEDURE FOR THE CIRCULATION OF PRODUCTS NOT REGULATED BY TECHNICAL REGULATIONS OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION AND SAFETY RULES FOR SUCH PRODUCT WITHIN THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	October 22, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE STUDENTS OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL OF GEGHANIST VILLAGE On 21 October 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the students of the secondary school of Geghanist village, Ararat Marz. Welcoming the students, Arman Dilanyan presented them the mission of the Constitutional Court, the peculiarities of its activity and afterwards answered the questions of the students. At the end of the meeting Arman Dilanyan encouraged the students to study harder and apply the knowledge gained for the sake of the Republic of Armenia, for its further strengthening and development. Press Secretary

	October 20, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ON INFORMATION-SHARING AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS ON ISSUES CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION OF THE POLICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE BODIES OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION SIGNED IN MOSCOW ON 13 MAY 2021 WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	October 15, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE LAW ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW JUDICIAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON 19 MARCH 2021 AND ADJUNCT LAWS ON MAKING SUPPLEMENTS TO THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND ON MAKING SUPPLEMENTS TO THE LAW ON STATE DUTY WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
	October 8, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE LAW ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON 24 MARCH 2021 WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
	October 1, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 2 OF ARTICLE 317 AND PART 1 OF ARTICLE 337 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF “VTB BANK (ARMENIA)” CJSC
	September 27, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF ARTICLE 20.1 OF THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON BANKRUPTCY WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF ZOYA MKRTCHYAN
	September 17, 2021 THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT AND THE EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS TO ARMENIA LAUNCHED A JOINT PROGRAMME On 17 September 2021, the presentation of the first Joint Program of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Armenia took place at the “Shahamir and Hakob Shahamiryans” Session Hall of the Constitutional Court of Armenia. At the beginning of the event President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan stressed the importance of improving the institutional capacity of the High Court, as well as thanked the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Armenia Nicholas Schermers for this initiative and the constructive work. In response, Ambassador Schermers thanked the Constitutional Court for the opportunity of implementing the Program, and expressed hope that it will serve the stated goals and contribute to the strengthening of the Armenian-Dutch relations. The Program is aimed at improving the professional capacity and skills of the Staff of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia and supplementing the High Court's public relations strategy. Within the framework of the Program, professional training for the Legal-Advisory Department of the Constitutional Court’s Staff will be held, where among others, experts in the field of law invited from he Netherlands will take part. The event was attended by the representatives of the judiciary, heads of diplomatic missions accredited in the Republic of Armenia, as well as representatives of civil society. Press Secretary

	September 16, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF ARTICLE 80 OF THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON BANKRUPTCY WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF “ARMBUSINESSBANK” CJSC
	September 13, 2021 THE DELEGATION HEADED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PAID A WORKING VISIT TO POLAND On 9 September 2021, the delegation of the Constitutional Court headed by President Arman Dilanyan and composed of the Justices Ashot Khachatryan and Edgar Shatiryan, as well as Assistant to the President Armenak Minasyants paid a working visit to the Republic of Poland for participating in the activities of the international conference on “Constitutional Identity”, convened on the occasion of the 230th Anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution of 1791. After the summing up of the activities of the conference, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan and President of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Republic of Poland Julia Przyłębska held a tete-a-tete meeting. During the meeting the President of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Republic of Poland expressed her gratitude to Arman Dilanyan for accepting the invitation and paying a working visit to Poland, adding that the Constitutional Tribunal attaches high importance to the development of friendly relations with the Constitutional Court of Armenia. Arman Dilanyan, in his turn, conveyed thankfulness to Julia Przyłębska for the warm reception and extended congratulations on the 230th Anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution of 1791. The President of the Constitutional Court emphasized the importance of consistent development and enhancement of bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the Constitutional Tribunal of Poland. Afterward Arman Dilanyan and Julia Przyłębska continued the discussion in extended format and addressed the matters related to the strengthening of inter-court Armenian-Polish relations and the judicial practice of the bodies exercising constitutional review. At the end of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan invited Julia Przyłębska to pay a reciprocal visit to Yerevan. Press Secretary

	August 26, 2021 DELEGATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PARTICIPATED IN THE ONLINE MEETING OF THE EURASIAN ASSOCIATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BODIES On August 26, 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan and the judge Araik Tunyan participated in the online meeting of the Eurasian Association of Constitutional Review Bodies. During the meeting, issues related to the current activities of the court were discussed. In particular, the Charter of the Association was approved, as well as the participation of the Association in the 5th Congress of the World Conference on Constitutional Justice was referred to. Press Secretary
	August 5, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE LAWS ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THE LAW ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENCE ADOPTED ON 24 MARCH 2021 BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUNCT LAWS ON EDUCATION, ON MAKING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW ON FOUNDATIONS, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON STATE NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW ON LICENSE, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW ON STATE FEE, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE TAX CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA, ON MAKING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CRIMINAL EXECUTIVE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA, ON MAKING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ON MEDICAL AID AND SERVICE TO THE POPULATION, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION AND UPBRINGING, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON ENERGY SAVING AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON RESCUE SERVICES, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THE LAW ON POLICE SERVICE, ON MAKING SUPPLEMENTS TO THE LAW ON THE APPROVAL OF THE POLICE DISCIPLINARY CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON THE SERVICE IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY BODIES, ON MAKING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ON THE STATUS OF MILITARY UNITS AND MILITARY INSTITUTIONS, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THE LAW ON MILITARY SERVICE AND THE STATUS OF A SERVICEMAN, ON MAKING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ON MEDICATION, ON MAKING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ON STATE AWARDS AND HONORARY TITLES OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA, ON MAKING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ON NOTARY, ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THE LAW ON STATE PENSIONS, ON MAKING AN AMENDMENT AND A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW ON LANGUAGE, ON MAKING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW ON PROCUREMENT WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
	July 27, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS AND ON THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR SUCH CARRIAGE (ATP) SIGNED ON 1 SEPTEMBER 1970 WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	July 23, 2021 THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PARTICIPATED IN A PRESENTATION ENTITLED THE CHURCH AND CONSTITUTIONAL CULTURE On July 23, 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan participated in a presentation entitled the Church and Constitutional Culture held at Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Manuscript Library at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. “The Axiological Roots of Constitutional Culture in the Folds of the Millennial Chronicle of the Armenian People,” a collective monograph, and a collection entitled “Pan-Dialectical Armenian Code” published by the publishing house of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin were presented during the event. In his welcoming speech, the President of the Constitutional Court emphasized that the spiritual life and values of the Armenian people have always been pivotal for the sustainable legal and constitutional development of the country. In summary, Arman Dilanyan stressed the importance of the complementary relations between the State and the Church, on which public life and social solidarity are anchored. Press Secretary

	July 23, 2021 THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE NEWLY-APPOINTED HEAD OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE OFFICE IN YEREVAN On July 23, 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan held a working meeting with the newly-appointed Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Martina Schmidt and National Program Manager of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Tamara Barbakadze. Congratulating Ms. Schmidt on her appointment to this responsible position, Arman Dilanyan expressed confidence that cooperation between the Constitutional Court and the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan will continue to develop effectively. In her turn, Ms. Schmidt emphasized the importance of continued strengthening of partnership with the Constitutional Court in the field of rule of law, protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and implementation of new joint projects. Press Secretary

	July 20, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF RESOLUTION OF THE DISPUTE RELATED TO THE DECISION NO 184-A OF THE CENTRAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA DATED 27 JUNE 2021 ON SUMMARIZING THE RESULTS OF EARLY PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA HELD ON 20 JUNE 2021ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATIONS OF ARMENIA ALLIANCE, AWAKENING NATIONAL CHRISTIAN PARTY, HOMELAND OF ARMENIANS PARTY AND WITH HONOR ALLIANCE
	July 1, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE 1 OF PART 3 OF ARTICLE 9 OF THE RA LAW ON SUPPORT, SERVICE AND SOCIAL GUARANTEES OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE OFFICIALS WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RA ADMINISTRATIVE COURT
	June 23, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT ON ARMENIA-GEORGIA BORDER REGIONAL ROAD (M6 VANADZOR-BAGRATASHEN) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (LOAN NUMBER 3449-ARM) SIGNED BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ON 7 APRIL 2021 WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	June 17, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION OF LA FRANCOPHONIE On June 16, 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the representatives of the International Organization of la Francophonie (IOF) that arrived in Armenia ahead of the early Parliamentary elections. Welcoming the guests, Arman Dilanyan highlighted the role of international observation missions in ensuring fair and transparent elections. Afterwards President Dilanyan answered to the questions in respect to the specifics of settlement of disputes by the Constitutional Court related to decisions adopted upon the results of elections of the National Assembly. The Head of Delegation, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of la Francophonie Philippe Courard expressed gratitude for the warm reception. The delegates underlined their readiness to support the steps aimed at strengthening the dialogue between the Constitutional Court and the International Organization of the Francophonie. Press Secretary
	June 17, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ON MAKING AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW JUDICIAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON 3 FEBRUARY 2021 AND THE LAW ON MAKING A SUPPLEMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ON ACADEMY OF JUSTICE WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
	June 16, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA FOR THE ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE TAXATION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME AND THE PREVENTION OF TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE SIGNED ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2019 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE SIGNED IN HANOI ON 5 JULY 2019 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE PROTOCOL ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT OF 15 APRIL 1994 ABOUT COOPERATION AND MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS AFFAIRS SIGNED ON 1 JUNE 2018 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE TAXATION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME AND THE PREVENTION OF TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE SINGED ON 8 JULY 2019 WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	June 14, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 5 OF ARTICLE 94 AND PART 4 OF ARTICLE 109 OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW JUDICIAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF HAYK YEREMYAN
	May 27, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE STUDENTS OF THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA On May 26, 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the students of the LL.M. program of the American University of Armenia. At the beginning of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan presented the main principles and peculiarities of the examination of cases in the Constitutional Court. Afterwards, the students addressed their questions to the President of the Constitutional Court. At the end of the meeting Arman Dilanyan wished the students success and expressed hope that they will succeed in achieving proficiency in the field of constitutional justice and protection of human rights. Press Secretary

	May 20, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE STUDENTS OF THE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY AND THE EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY On May 19, 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the students of the Department of Social Science of the Armenian State Pedagogical University, and the Faculty of International Relations and Law of the European University. Welcoming the students, Arman Dilanyan presented them the mission of the Constitutional Court and the peculiarities of its activities, as well as answered the questions of the students. At the end of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan wished the students success and expressed hope that they will spare no effort to promote the progress of the Republic of Armenia in their chosen fields. Press Secretary

	May 19, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE PROTOCOL ON JOINING THE AGREEMENT ON INTRODUCTION OF SINGLE FORMS OF THE PASSPORT OF THE VEHICLE (THE PASSPORT OF THE VEHICLE CHASSIS) AND PASSPORTS OF THE SELF-PROPELLED MACHINE AND OTHER TYPES OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SYSTEMS OF ELECTRONIC PASSPORTS OF 15 AUGUST 2014 SIGNED BY THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON 23 JUNE 2018 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT ON COOPERATION OF THE CIS MEMBER STATES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIMES IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SIGNED ON 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ACTIVITIES OF THE NETWORK COOPERATION UNIVERSITY OF CIS SIGNED BY THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON 29 MAY 2020 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT SIGNED IN ROME ON 22 NOVEMBER 2019 BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF ITALY AIMED AT FACILITATING THE APPLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS OF 20 APRIL 1959 WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	May 17, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 1.1 OF ARTICLE 4, PART 2 OF ARTICLE 6 AND PART 1 OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON LOCAL REFERENDUM WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF VAHAGN GEVORGYAN, HEAD OF ABOVYAN COMMUNITY OF KOTAYK MARZ, ARTUR HARUTYUNYAN, HEAD OF TSAKHKADZOR COMMUNITY OF KOTAYK MARZ AND GAGIK MATEVOSYAN, HEAD OF NOR HAJN COMMUNITY OF KOTAYK MARZ WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	May 13, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ARMAN DILANYAN HOSTED THE STUDENTS OF THE RUSSIAN-ARMENIAN UNIVERSITY On May 12, 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Law Faculty students of the Russian-Armenian University. Welcoming the students, Arman Dilanyan presented them the mission of the Constitutional Court and the peculiarities of its activities. The meeting was followed by a Q&A session, where the President of the Constitutional Court answered the questions of the students. Summing up the results of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan encouraged the students to study harder and apply the knowledge gained for the sake of the Republic of Armenia, for its further strengthening and development. Press Secretary

	May 7, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSES 9.1 AND 9.2 OF THE ANNEX TO THE DECISION No. 1586-N OF THE GOVERNMENT DATED 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 ON DECLARATION OF THE STATE OF WAR, PARTS 5-7 OF ARTICLE 182.5 OF THE RA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENCES CODE AND CORRELATED PARTS 13 AND 14 WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
	May 6, 2021 THE AMBASSADOR OF POLAND CONTRIBUTED A BATCH OF PUBLICATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT On May 5, 2021, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Armenia H.E. Paweł Cieplak contributed a batch of publications to the Library of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia. The contribution was presented on behalf of the Constitutional Tribunal and the Sejm of the Republic of Poland. During the event organized on this occasion at the Library of the Constitutional Court, Ambassador Paweł Cieplak handed a copy of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791 to the President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan and expressed hope that the long-term cooperation between the Constitutional Court of Armenia and the Constitutional Tribunal of Poland would be further strengthened, hence creating a basis for the implementation of mutually beneficial new projects. President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan congratulated the Polish people on the occasion of the Constitution Day, and expressed words of gratitude to Ambassador Cieplak noting the particular importance of the implementation of mutually beneficial initiatives aimed at enhancement of scientific and educational capacities in the field of constitutional law. Thereafter, Arman Dilanyan invited Ambassador Cieplak to get acquainted with the Library of the Constitutional Court. Press Secretary
	May 4, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT ON ADDITIONAL FINANCING FOR THE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROJECT SIGNED ON 18 FEBRUARY 2021 BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT WITH THE CONSTITUTION
	May 3, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE 4.2 OF PART 2 OF ARTICLE 5, PARTS 2 AND 7 OF ARTICLE 86 OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF AT LEAST ONE FIFTH OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THE DEPUTIES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
	April 23, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF KAZAKHSTAN TO ARMENIA On 21 April 2021,President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia Bolat Imanbaev. Congratulating the Ambassador, Arman Dilanyan expressed confidence that the Ambassador would invest his rich diplomatic experience and efforts to further deepening of the Armenian-Kazakh relations. Arman Dilanyan emphasized that the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia and the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan have dynamic relations, which provide an opportunity to implement various mutually beneficial bilateral programs. Ambassador Bolat Imanbaev expressed readiness to support the deepening and strengthening of historically friendly relations between the bodies of constitutional review of the two countries. The interlocutors exchanged views on international cooperation in the field of constitutional justice, especially highlighting the joint work carried out within the framework of the Eurasian Association of Constitutional Review Bodies. Press Secretary
	April 16, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE TO ARMENIA On 15 April 2021,President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia Jonathan Lacote. Welcoming the guest, Arman Dilanyan highly valued the level of Armenian-French friendly relations, emphasizing that the Constitutional Council of France is one of the most important international partners of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia in both bilateral and multilateral dimensions. Expressing gratitude for the warm reception, Ambassador Lacote expressed readiness to contribute to the continued strengthening of the Armenian-French bilateral legal relations and the further development of inter-court cooperation. During the meeting the interlocutors discussed issues related to the Armenian-French bilateral cooperation in the field of the rule of law and constitutional justice. The parties mutually emphasized the further development and strengthening of friendly relations between the Constitutional Court of Armenia and the Constitutional Council of France. Press Secretary
	April 16, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE GLOBAL CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION SIGNED ON 25 NOVEMBER 2019 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE PROTOCOL AMENDING THE CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH REGARD TO AUTOMATIC PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA SIGNED ON 10 OCTOBER 2018 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE DECISION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DNA-014-A OF 29 DECEMBER 2020 ON TERMINATION OF POWERS OF THE DEPUTY OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NAIRA ZOHRABYAN AS THE HEAD OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF AT LEAST ONE FIFTH OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF THE DEPUTIES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
	April 14, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTS THE AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS IN ARMENIA On 14 April 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Armenia Nicholas Schermers. Welcoming the guest, Arman Dilanyan emphasized the opening of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Yerevan and appointment of the resident Ambassador, as well as the continued support of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the strengthening of democratic institutions and the reforms carried out for the promotion of the rule of law in Armenia. Nicholas Schermers, in his turn, expressed readiness to make every effort aimed at strengthening the Armenian-Dutch inter-court relations, according priority to the rule of law and the cooperation in the field of protection of human rights. Both sides considered the implementation of joint programs and measures in the field of the rule of law to be perspective. Press Secretary
	April 8, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HELD A VIDEO MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF BULGARIA On 7 April 2021, President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Arman Dilanyan held a video meeting with the President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Bulgaria Boris Velchev. Arman Dilanyan and Boris Velchev exchanged views on bilateral cooperation between the Constitutional Courts of Armenia and Bulgaria. The interlocutors agreed to promote the exchange of the best practices and implementation of other bilateral initiatives through more regular communication in the judicial-legal sphere. Press Secretary
	March 29, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF ARTICLE 300.1 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATIONS OF ROBERT KOCHARYAN AND THE FIRST INSTANCE COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION OF YEREVAN
	March 18, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF ARTICLE 9 OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA JUDICIAL CODE WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RA HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
	March 12, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF BRAZIL IN ARMENIA On 11 March 2021, President of Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Armenia Agemar de Mendonça Sanctos. The interlocutors exchanged views on strengthening the Armenian-Brazilian judicial ties and the cooperation in the field of the rule of law and constitutional justice. Arman Dilanyan and Ambassador Sanctos expressed mutual readiness to promote the development and further deepening of friendly relations between the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia and the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil. Press Secretary
	March 12, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES A.I. OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND IN ARMENIA On 11 March 2021, President of Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Armenia Helen Fazey. The interlocutors exchanged views on strengthening the Armenian-British judicial ties and the rule of law. Both parties expressed readiness to give a new impetus to the agenda of the Armenian-British inter-court dialogue through joint efforts. Press Secretary
	March 12, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE FIRST SENTENCE OF PART 5 OF ARTICLE 185 OF THE RA CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RA CRIMINAL COURT OF APPEAL The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 1 OF ARTICLE 251 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA (AS DRAFTED BEFORE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE LAW HO-233-N OF 23 JUNE 2011) IN THE INTERPRETATION PROVIDED IN LAW-ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF “PRODUCTION-POLYGRAPHIC” CJSC
	March 10, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ARMAN DILANYAN HELD A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF LITHUANIA On 10 March 2021, President of Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan held a telephone conversation with the President of Constitutional Court of Lithuania Dainius Žalimas. Arman Dilanyan and Dainius Žalimas agreed to offer mutual support for strengthening the professional capacity and increasing the productivity of both High courts, as well as to make the working communication more intense in future and continue bilateral relations in the format of visits under favorable epidemiological conditions of Covid-19. The interlocutors also exchanged views on the perspectives of implementation of joint projects within the framework of Eastern Partnership in the field of the rule of law and constitutional justice. Press Secretary
	March 5, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF CHINA TO ARMENIA On 4 March 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia Fan Yong in a courtesy visit. Welcoming the guest, Arman Dilanyan congratulated the Ambassador on entering the diplomatic service in our country and wished him fruitful work for the benefit of the further deepening of the Armenian-Chinese relations. Ambassador Yong thanked for the warm reception and expressed his readiness to support the dialogue between Armenia and China in the judicial-legal sphere. The interlocutors mutually emphasized maintenance of continuous working contacts. Press Secretary
	March 4, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE 5 OF PART 1 OF ARTICLE 41 (REGARDING THE JUDGE) OF THE RA LAW ON STATE PENSIONS WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RA ADMINISTRATIVE COURT
	March 3, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE PROTOCOL OF 30 NOVEMBER 2000 ON MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT ON COOPERATION OF THE CIS PARTICIPANT STATES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLICIT CIRCULATION OF DRUGS, PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES AND THEIR PRECURSORS SIGNED ON 25 OCTOBER 2019 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE OBLIGATIONS STIPULATED IN THE AGREEMENT ON FREE TRADE BETWEEN THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, ON THE ONE SIDE, AND THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA, ON THE OTHER SIDE SIGNED IN MOSCOW ON 25 OCTOBER 2019 WITH THE CONSTITUTION The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 1 OF ARTICLE 145 OF THE RA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE CODE WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF “RATINA” LLC
	February 25, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE 1 OF PART 2 OF ARTICLE 3 AND CHAPTER 29 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND ARTICLE 223 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENCES CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RA ADMINISTRATIVE COURT
	February 24, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF GEORGIA On 24 February 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze. Welcoming the guests, Arman Dilanyan referred to the long-term cooperation between the Constitutional Courts of Armenia and Georgia, and expressed readiness to develop working relations with Georgian counterparts in the field of constitutional justice and the rule of law. In his turn, Ambassador Saganelidze thanked for the meeting, noting that the centuries-old Armenian-Georgian friendship provides fertile ground for further strengthening and deepening of legal ties between the constitutional courts of the two countries. Press Secretary
	February 22, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE 2 OF PART 3 OF ARTICLE 416 OF THE RA TAX CODE WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RA ADMINISTRATIVE COURT
	February 15, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF CLAUSE “D” OF ARTICLE 21 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF IOANNA CHAKHMAKHCHYAN
	February 10, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF GERMANY TO ARMENIA On 10 February 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Armenia Michael Johannes Banzhaf. During the meeting, Arman Dilanyan highlighted the support of the German Government for the reforms in the judicial sphere, strengthening of the rule of law and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Ambassador Banzhaf thanked for the warm reception noting that the Armenian-German legal relations have always developed in the framework of mutual interest, as well as adding that the existing effective cooperation and friendly relations between the Constitutional Courts of Armenia and Germany are the best evidence of that. The interlocutors also exchanged views on the priorities of the German presidency in the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and the implementation of joint programs in the field of rule of law. Press Secretary
	February 5, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF THE PROVISION “(…) OR TO AN ADULT CO-HABITING WITH HIM OR HER AT THE ADDRESSEE’S NOTIFICATION (RECORD-REGISTRATION) ADDRESS OR TO AN ADULT WORKING WITH HIM OR HER AT THAT ADDRESS” PRESCRIBED IN PART 2 OF ARTICLE 95 OF THE CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF VAHAN KHACHATRYAN The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PARTS 1 AND 4 OF ARTICLE 119 AND PART 1 OF ARTICLE 391 OF THE CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF SATENIK KHACHATRYAN, RAFAEL KHACHATRYAN AND LILIT TARVERDYAN
	February 3, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE CZECH AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA On 3 February 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Armenia Bedřich Kopecký. Welcoming the guests, Arman Dilanyan highlighted the traditionally warm relations between the Constitutional Courts of the Republic of Armenia and the Czech Republic, and expressed willingness to enhance those relations. During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed a number of issues related to the expansion of cooperation in mutually beneficial directions, as well as exchanged views on the implementation of joint programs in the field of constitutional justice. Press Secretary
	February 3, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA On 3 February 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Armenia Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė. At the beginning of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan highlighted the great experience of the Republic of Lithuania gained over the recent decades in the field of constitutional justice, democratic reforms and the rule of law, as well as added that the Constitutional Court is interested in studying and exchanging that experience. Expressing gratitude for the warm reception, Ambassador Stanytė-Toločkienė expressed willingness on behalf of the Lithuanian Government and the Embassy of Lithuania in Armenia to support the reforms in the field of constitutional justice in the Republic of Armenia, as well as emphasized her willingness to contribute to the further development of relations between the Constitutional Courts of the two countries in bilateral and multilateral dimensions. Press Secretary
	February 1, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 3 OF ARTICLE 5, PART 2 OF ARTICLE 10, PART 1 OF ARTICLE 388, CLAUSE 3 OF PART 1 OF ARTICLE 396, PART 1 OF ARTICLE 415 AND PART 2 OF ARTICLE 423 OF THE RA CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF “RAMSES” LLC
	February 1, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF GREECE On 1 February 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Armenia Evangelos Tournakis. At the beginning of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan noted that the Constitutional Court attaches importance both to the bilateral cooperation with the Council of State of Greece and the further expansion of cooperation within the framework of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe. During the meeting, the possible directions of development of cooperation between the two friendly countries in the field of constitutional justice and the rule of law were addressed. Press Secretary
	January 29, 2021 The Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia ON THE CASE OF CONFORMITY OF PART 5 OF ARTICLE 49 OF THE CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND CLAUSE C OF PART 1 OF ARTICLE 19 OF LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON BANKRUPCY WITH THE CONSTITUTION ON THE BASIS OF THE APPLICATION OF "ARZNI GROUP" LLC
	January 26, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES OF THE UAE IN ARMENIA On 25 January 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Chargé d'Affaires of the United Arab Emirates in the Republic of Armenia Ahlam Al Salami. Welcoming the guests, President of the Constitutional Court highlighted the further strengthening of the Armenian - UAE legal relations and the enhancement of contacts between the high courts of the two countries, adding that the recent intensification of bilateral relations indicates the great potential and dynamics of the development of Armenia-UAE legal cooperation. In his response, Chargé d'Affaires of the UAE Ahlam Al Salami thanked the President Arman Dilanyan for the meeting and the warm welcome. The interlocutors believe that after the successful overcoming of the Coronavirus pandemic, the cooperation between the high courts of the two countries will imbue new energy, which will be also reflected in high-level reciprocal visits. Press Secretary
	January 26, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED THE AMBASSADOR OF POLAND IN ARMENIA On 25 January 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Armenia H.E. Paweł Cieplak. During the meeting, Arman Dilanyan highlighted the durable partnership of the Constitutional Court with the Constitutional Tribunal of Poland and noted the willingness of the Armenian party to discuss the further steps in this regard. Ambassador Cieplak, in turn, referred to the further enhancement of relations between the high courts of the two countries, and reiterated the interest of the Polish side in the elaboration of bilateral working relationship. During the meeting, the interlocutors also discussed the possibilities of cooperation related to the development of the constitutional theory and other spheres. Press Secretary
	January 20, 2021 CONSTITUTIONAL COURT SUMMARIZED THE SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS FOR 2020 In the first semester of 2020 (for the months of January to June), the supplementary payments for the judges of the Constitutional Court totally amounted to 8.4 million AMD. In the second semester of 2020 (for the months of July to August), the supplementary payments for the judges of the Constitutional Court totally amounted to 5 million AMD. Whereas, judges and the President of the Constitutional Court did not receive any supplementary payments for September, October, November and December of 2020. When it comes to the Staff and the Chief of the Staff of the Constitutional Court, in the first semester of 2020, about 43.2 million AMD of the supplementary payments was amounted; in the second half of 2020, 49.2 million AMD was amounted, out of which about 42.6 million AMD was allocated for the months of July, August and September; for the time period of October to December, 6.5 million AMD was allocated, out of which 4.4 million AMD was allocated to the supplementary payments of the Staff (in the amount of 30% of their one month’s salaries) for the calendar month November. 331.3 thousand AMD was allocated to one employee in October, 337.6 thousand AMD to another employee in November, and in December 1.4 million AMD was allocated to seven employees as an individual supplementary payment in the amount of 50 to 100% of their one month’s salary. Furthermore, in December 2020, the employees and the Chief of the Staff of the Constitutional Court also received a supplementary payment accumulated from the annual salary savings (the so-called 13th salary) in the total amount of 23.5 million AMD. The judges and the President of the Constitutional Court did not receive any supplementary payments from the annual salary savings. The Constitutional Court saved more than 106 million AMD from the allocated funds provided for by the state budget, out of which 64.5 million AMD was generated from the means provided, yet not used, salaries and bonus funds of the Constitutional Court. The total amount of annual savings of the Constitutional Court was directed to the Reserve Fund of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. For your information, 721.2 million AMD was allocated to the Constitutional Court under the budget of 2020, out of which 491.4 million AMD was envisaged for the salaries, and 140.4 million AMD was provided for the supplementary payments. Press Secretary
	January 18, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ARMAN DILANYAN HELD A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION On 18 January 2021, Arman Dilanyan and Valery Zorkin, Presidents of the Constitutional Courts of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation held a telephone conversation. The Presidents exchanged views on the ways of developing the cooperation in bilateral and multilateral dimensions. Both parties highlighted the further strengthening of the official relations between the Constitutional Courts of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation, amongst others, in the format of bilateral official visits under favorable epidemiological conditions of Covid-19. Press Secretary
	January 15, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HOSTED DEPUTY HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE IN YEREVAN MAXIME LONGANGUE On 14 January 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted Deputy Head of the Office of the Council of Europe in Yerevan Maxime Longangue and Project Manager of CoE in Yerevan in the sphere of judiciary Tamara Barbakadze. At the beginning of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan appreciated the role of the Council of Europe in the implementation of rule of law, fundamental human rights and freedoms, as well as judicial reforms in Armenia, emphasizing that the Council of Europe is one of the key international partners of Armenia. Maxime Longangue, in his turn, emphasized the cooperation of the Office of Council of Europe in Yerevan with public administration bodies and on behalf of CoE expressed readiness of the Council of Europe to intensify the cooperation with the Constitutional Court in the projects of mutual interest. The interlocutors referred to the long-term cooperation between the Constitutional Court and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe and underlined the need for the further strengthening of cooperation. Press Secretary
	January 15, 2021 PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT MET WITH THE AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES TO ARMENIA On 14 January 2021, President of the Constitutional Court Arman Dilanyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Armenia Lynn Tracy. During the meeting the interlocutors exchanged views on the issues related to the agenda of Armenian-American cooperation in the spheres of protection of rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms. Arman Dilanyan underlined the interest of the Constitutional Court in enhancement of bilateral cooperation with the Supreme Court of the United States of America and expressed hope that the ambassador’s visit will contribute to it. Lynn Tracey thanked for the warm reception and congratulated Arman Dilanyan on assumption of the office of the President of the Constitutional Court and reaffirmed the US continuous support to the democratic reform agenda in Armenia. Press Secretary