Republican MP does not rule out need for new constitutional changes over time (video)
Paruyr Hayrikyan's Union of National Self-Determination (AIM) will hold its next rally against the constitutional changes on November 27. “If one heads for positive changes by violating the working Constitution, it must be rejected anyway. If we allow the December 6 referendum it will be a great shame for us,” Paruyr Hayrikyan said on Monday. He reminded that the constitutional amendments of 1998 were initiated by him. “I was told openly that the next president would be the candidate whom I would choose to support – either Robert Kocharyan or Karen Demirtchyan. But I was only interested in the amendments and Kocharyan approved it,” Hayrikyan said. Republican lawmaker Artak Davtyan said once the new Constitution is adopted, it will bring positive changes. At the same time, he does not rule out that over time we might need to amend the Constitution again. “For example, the National Assembly can already change certain provisions.” He stressed. Asked whether the transition from the semi-presidential to a parliamentary system of government was a matter of principle for his party, Mr Davtyan said, “I am not authorized to speak on behalf of the entire party. As for me, I support the system which is more democratic. In this sense, Israel is a model country for me.”
