Honorable Jim Karygiannis' Statement on Armenian Constitution Day

05 July, 2012

Honorable Jim Karygiannis' Statement on Armenian Constitution Day:

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to the Canadian Armenian community on the occasion of Armenia Constitution Day.

The Constitution of Armenia was adopted in a nationwide referendum on July 5, 1995, four years after Armenia gained independence from the Soviet Union. The 117 Article Constitution established Armenia as a democratic, sovereign, social and constitutional state. On November 27, 2005, a national referendum was held and Armenians voted overwhelmingly in favour of the revisions to the Constitution that were necessary in order for Armenia to join the Council of Europe.

Armenia Constitution Day is a public holiday and commemorates the creation of a new governmental framework and the beginning of a new era for the country. The day is marked with speeches and cultural performances featuring traditional music and dance.

Canada is a proud multicultural nation that embraces a· wide variety of cultures and heritages. Canadians of Armenian heritage help to foster this identity and strengthen the fabric of our society.

As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely with the Armenian Diaspora in Canada on matters important to the community including issues with respect to the democratic process. This year, I will be traveling to Nagorno Karabakh to observe the Presidential election.

Nagorno Karabakh is an internationally unrecognized region in Azerbijan that has a predominant Armenian population. It receives economic and political support from Armenia. Nagorno Karabakh has been a disputed area between Armenia and Azerbijan since 1991, when both countries gained independence from the Soviet Union.

The Honourable Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P

2012

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