Dear citizens of the Republic of Armenia,

I warmly congratulate you on the occasion of the Day of Constitution and State Symbols.

The Constitution itself is a manifestation of a certain public alliance anchored on the mutual consent of the members of the respective society. In the democratic state, the Constitution is an act envisaging a system of values, principles, checks and balances, as well as it serves as a guideline for the organization of social life and economic prosperity. Our Constitution reflects the democratic and universal values, which we, as the individuals stand for to ensure, and also the cherished ideals for which our society strives for. The Constitution guarantees all the freedoms and rights that each of us enjoys in our everyday life in various spheres of private and public affairs.

The preamble of the Basic Law has enshrined the cherished strive of the Armenian people to strengthen the sovereign statehood, and ensure the freedom of generations and civic solidarity. To my opinion, the principles and nation-wide objectives enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the preamble of the Constitution shall be treated as an important moral and legal-political benchmark that now, more than ever, should serve as a pivotal point for the conduct of our public life and ensuring the civic solidarity. Therefore, our mission should not be the mere acknowledgement of the values and nation-wide objectives prescribed by the Constitution, but also transforming them into an integral element of our daily life and lifestyle.

This day is a great opportunity for the citizen of the Republic of Armenia to reconsider over the high value of the Constitution, sovereign statehood and national unity. This reconsideration process should be the path leading to the strengthening and prosperity of our fatherland, as well as guaranteeing the freedom of generations and general well-being.

May God protect our fatherland and all of us!

ARMAN DILANYAN

President of the Constitutional Court

Dear Compatriots,

Distinguished Citizens of the Republic of Armenia,

Today the Constitutional Court marks the 25th anniversary of its foundation. It was in these days of 1996 that the first composition of the Constitutional Court was formed and assumed its mission. In those days, not only the activity of the new constitutional body envisaged by the Constitution of 5 July 1995 was brought to the life but also the foundation of the constitutional justice was laid in the Republic of Armenia.

Today, more than ever, the continuous development of the capacities and efficiency of the democratic institutions of our state has become a priority. At the same time, the Constitution is not merely the main legal-political document defining the rights and responsibilities, but it is also a significant factor in formation of axiology, value system and constitutional culture of any democratic state. In this context, the benchmark of the Constitutional Court is not only to ensure the supremacy of the Constitution as the basic law, but also to guarantee the constitutional culture and legal relations worthwhile to a democratic state. In an increasingly complex and transforming world, the society based on the rule of law and mutual respect is the best guarantee for having a strong and modern state.

Dear compatriots,

Availing this opportunity, I would like to address the words of my gratitude especially to all those who through their dedicated work have contributed to the development of the Constitutional Court over the past 25 years. I am confident that, while recalling this obliging anniversary, we will to take a greater responsibility for our past, present and future.

God bless our Homeland and all of us!

ARMAN DILANYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Dear compatriots,

This has been a year of multiple hardships and unprecedented challenges for the Armenian people. Many families welcome this New Year’s Eve and Christmas in a bitter grief and mourn the loss of their loved ones. The war unleashed against the Armenian people on 27 September 2020 brought to the loss of thousands of courageous Armenians, distorted our routine, put under the threat our pan-Armenian dreams.

Today I bow and I pledge my respect to every soldier, from a general to a private and a volunteer, from a reservist to the people responsible for the back-line who dedicated their lives for the security and peace of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh Your courage and heroism have, indeed, proved to be invaluable.

Dear compatriots,

At the same time, the year of 2020 was characterized by the unprecedented spread of new global pandemic - Coronavirus, which caused great human losses, and Armenia did not remain on the sidelines. I extend my condolence to all families who lost their loved ones due to the pandemic. On this New Year’s Eve, I would like to express my special gratitude to all our physicians at the forefront of health care and the employees in this field, who, during this pandemic, welcome the New Year at their working places and implementing their duties.

Dear compatriots,

The passing year was also crucial for the institutional development of the Constitutional Court, taking into consideration the recent constitutional amendments and the role of the Constitutional Court in the system of public administration of Armenia. Today, the Constitutional Court consistently carries out its basic constitutional mission by ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution in the Republic of Armenia. I do believe that in the new year the Constitutional Court will not only continue to administer constitutional justice for the benefit of every citizen of the Republic of Armenia, but also appropriate opportunities and fertile ground for the further improvement and strengthening of the reputation of the high Court will be created, which will also contribute, in general, to stabilization of the atmosphere of trust towards the judiciary.

Dear compatriots,

Although the traditional holiday seasonal mood is overshadowed by various problems, we must be well aware that today it is more relevant than ever to remember and to take care about our families, friends and the beloved. In such difficult conditions, each kind-hearted word is of the greater value than ever, and in such a challenging situation, it is the duty of each of us to be integrated and united.

May year of 2021 bring peace, health, prosperity and unbreakable faith in the future.

ARMAN DILANYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Dear compatriots,

Dear citizens of the Republic of Armenia,

On behalf of the Constitutional Court, I warmly congratulate you on our most sacramental holiday - the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.

On this special and truly historic day for the Armenian people, I would like to pay tribute, first of all, to all the heroes who sacrificed their lives on the difficult path of establishment of our statehood and independence.

For centuries, an independent state was the long-cherished dream for the Armenian people, and today, more than ever, every Armenian realizes the high price of gaining independence and his/her own responsibility to preserve it.

I am confident that having a society anchored on the rule of law and the Constitution, adhering to our value system and together with our compatriots in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora - we will accomplish new achievements in all spheres of life.

Long live the Republic of Armenia!

Long live the Republic of Artsakh!

Best regards,

ASHOT KHACHATRYAN

THE AD INTERIM PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

TO MR. ARAYIK HARUTYUNYAN
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH

Honorable Mr. Harutyunyan!

On behalf of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, I cordially congratulate you and the people of Artsakh on the Independence Day of Artsakh.

29 years have passed since the historic day of the proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Artsakh, and today free and independent Artsakh is a political, legal and historical reality. In the course of these years, Artsakh has succeeded to establish and promote state institutions, favorable environment for ensuring human rights and fundamental freedoms and conditions for the effective exercise of the economic potential.

While paying the tribute to the sons of Armenia who fought for the independence and freedom of Artsakh, and expressing, simultaneously, my gratitude to all those who have contributed to the defense, democracy and state building of the Republic of Artsakh - I wish you newer achievements, peaceful sky, strong and inviolable borders.

Long live the Republic of Artsakh!

Best regards,

ASHOT KHACHATRYAN

THE AD INTERIM PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

Dear compatriots,

We warmly congratulate you on the Republic Day.

It is difficult to overestimate the message of the day, namely, the restoration of the independent statehood, national revival, incorporation of the heroic image of the Armenian nation, who faces the new challenges as a state-organized nation.

As Paruyr Sevak said: "... generations, get to know yourselves beginning from Sardarapat!"

I do strongly believe that this is not only about acknowledging our past, but also about instituting our present and building our future with the awareness and identification of the glorious past. A future that will belong to our people - a vibrant, consolidated and powerful homeland and a strong statehood.

Long live the independent and strong Republic of Armenia!

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Dear compatriots,

I warmly congratulate you on the triple event of May - the Day of Victory and Peace, Liberation of Shushi and the Day of the Defense Army of the Republic of Artsakh.

There is no doubt that the Armenian people have played a decisive and unique role in the victory of the World War II. Today we commemorate and honour our brave compatriots, our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents who fought valiantly in the battlefields of the World War II, and bow our heads to the memory of all the victims of the Patriotic War and, of course, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the great victory.

At the same time, on May 9, 1992, the Armenian people celebrated another great victory - liberation of Shushi and formation of the Defense Army of the Republic of Artsakh. The liberation of Shushi was, in fact, a pan-Armenian victory and a revival, which announced worldwide that the Armenian people are unbreakable and united in their struggle for survival, security and peace.

Dear compatriots,

Once again, I would like to congratulate us on this triple celebration and wish our heroic victories to be irreversible and our achievements to be strong and lasting.

Peaceful sky and prosperity to the two Armenian states.

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

ТO THE PRESIDENT OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

MR. BAKO SAHAKYAN

Dear Mr. Sahakyan,

On behalf of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, let me warmly congratulate you on the Day of Renaissance of Artsakh.

This day is highly symbolic for the modern history of the Republic of Armenia and for all Armenians, as it has provided the framework for the national revival and marked the start of a renewed wave of national identity awareness. Gradual expansion and intensification of this wave led to the great Armenian victory in the Artsakh struggle, which resulted in the formation of a democratic and sovereign Artsakh Republic.

Highlighting the importance of the day, I once again congratulate you and the Armenians of Artsakh and wish you peace, strong boundaries, fortitude and progress in the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in the Republic of Artsakh.

With respect,

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Dear Compatriots,

Today, February 6, 2020 marks the 24th anniversary of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia. As the guardian of the Constitution and responsible for ensuring constitutionality, the Constitutional Court has, since its inception, ensured and continues to ensure calling to life and implementation of the values, principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia.

By their daily impartial work the judges of the Constitutional Court contribute to the safeguarding of the important principles of the Constitution - the rule of law, the realization of the principle of equality before the law, and thereby guarantee the establishment of the rule of law state.

Let the Constitution serve at all times as an important document of the rule of law and every citizen of the Republic of Armenia be protected by the rule of law.

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Dear Compatriots,

I would like to congratulate on the Day of Armenian Army. It is not only a good opportunity to express our gratitude and congratulations to our servicemen, soldiers, officers and generals but also to recall the glorious records of the Artsakh war, protection of the borders of Armenia, independence and freedom of our country, each episode of which is a unique act of pride and heroism.

The Armenian Army is the achievement of the fight and combined efforts of our people and each new success of the armed forces sums up our national aspirations and quest for a democratic and rule of law state.

This day has become festive at the expense of the lives of our sons. Eternal glory to our courageous sons who sacrificed their lives to their Motherland.

This day is a festive day for our soldiers and officers thanks to whom our borders are impregnable. I wish vigour and peaceful service to all our servicemen.

God bless you.

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Honorable Mr Sahakyan,

On behalf of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, we congratulate you on the Day of Human Rights, the Day of Independence Referendum and Constitution Day of the Artsakh Republic.

This is a great opportunity to recall and highlight once more the most important achievements of the Artsakh Republic since the independence referendum and to state that today the country has truly been established as a robust democratic state grounded on the greater understanding and respect for the importance of fundamental human rights and freedoms and rule of law.

Adoption of the Constitution has certainly played a key role in the establishment of statehood and self-determination of Artsakh as a basis for the formation of a number of constitutional legal institutions of the country, and, therefore, it is impossible to overestimate today's guidance and their triple importance for the Republic of Artsakh.

We wish you and the Armenian people of Artsakh blue skies, secure borders, immense courage and fortitude to preserve and strengthen the democratic foundations and rule of law.

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Dear Compatriots,

The process of suspending my powers as a Judge of the Constitutional Court initiated by “My Step” faction of the National Assembly pursues, in essence, a political and subjective goal. The events preceding and following this process lead to such a conclusion, in particular:

- the Prime Minister Pashinyan's call made on May 19, 2019 to block entrances of the courts, including the Constitutional Court, was implemented on May 20 with the active participation of the representatives of the ruling political force, including members of the National Assembly;

- in case of holding the office by the President of the Constitutional Court, "the self-proclamation" of the newly elected Judge of the Constitutional Court V. Grigoryan as a President of the Constitutional Court at the session of the National Assembly on June 20, 2019 and an open endorsement by the political majority of the National Assembly;

- subjective comments, personalized approaches and initiatives periodically voiced by the ruling political force on the future tenure of the President of the Constitutional Court and the judges of the Constitutional Court,

- inappropriate expressions with respect to the Constitutional Court and me, in person, and the statements offending the authority of the judiciary made by the Prime Minister N. Pashinyan in the interview with Radio Liberty on July 17, 2019;

- the announcements and assessments made by the Speaker of the National Assembly A. Mirzoyan and the Prime Minister N. Pashinyan regarding the decisions of the Constitutional Court rendered on September 16, 2019,

- ungrounded references to my name with respect to criminal cases filed against different persons,

- on September 23, 2019 V. Vardanyan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs of the National Assembly sent me an official invitation to participate at the session of October 24, 2019 although the session was held on September 24, 2019 which indicates the absence of intention to hold an impartial discussion on the issue.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, I do not consider it appropriate to participate in the discussion of the draft of the decision on suspending the powers of Judge Hrayr Tovmasyan held at session of the National Assembly

I apologize to the deputies of the Prosperous Armenia faction of the National Assembly for not providing them the possibility to ask questions during the debate of the National Assembly.

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

Dear Compatriots!

On behalf of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, congratulations on the Day of the Constitution and State Symbols.

The Constitution is the backbone of the state and serves as the basis of the rule of law. The Constitution is the safeguard and guarantee for sustainable development, security of the state and smooth functioning of the state institutions.

The fight for the establishment of a national state was the biggest dream of our people and it is inextricably linked with the establishment of the rule of law. Implementation of the rule of law is binding for each and everyone and is the highest value not only for the incumbent government, but also for every citizen.

The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia is the only legal basis from which the legitimacy of the entire public authority stems.

It is my considered opinion that it is possible to build a strong, democratic and developing Armenia only in conditions of the rule of the Constitution and laws, but not on emotions. I am deeply convinced that we should be guided by this idea and build a common developing state based on the principle of separation of powers and mutual respect.

Our people won the right to constitutionality, and today, on the Day of the Constitution and State Symbols, we were honored to congratulate each other for the glory of the Republic of Armenia and the RA Constitution.

HRAYR TOVMASYAN

President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia