The latest obstacle to a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is Baku’s demand that Armenia amend its Constitution, specifically the preamble referencing the Declaration of Independence. Zaven Sargsian argues that Azerbaijan’s argument is deeply flawed.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 7: Seven people are injured following an explosion at a gas station in Armenia; repair and relief efforts continue in the regions of Lori and Tavush following devastating floods; Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev continues to insist that Armenia amend its Constitution.
President Serzh Sargsyan’s second and final term in office ends on April 9. It is almost certain that he will be elected as the country’s new prime minister thereby prolonging his power. EVN Report looks back at the Constitutional amendments that led to this situation and a new military-patriotic educational doctrine that is set to pass in parliament.
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