Pashinyan: Emotional democracy dominates in Armenia

ArmInfo. Over the 15 years since the introduction of the Ombudsman institution in Armenia, this structure has made a significant contribution to the protection of  human rights in the republic. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  stated this on November 26, speaking at a forum dedicated to the 15th  anniversary of the Ombudsman's office in Armenia.

According to him, today, in terms of protecting human rights in  Armenia, there is a large agenda.

As for the challenges facing the country, here Pashinyan admitted  that in Armenia democracy is on an emotional plane, which, in his  opinion, is an emotional continuation of the "velvet revolution". "We  need to strengthen democracy institutionally, so that it does not  depend on either the leader or any party, and we will move forward in  this matter," the Prime Minister said.

As noted, the protection of human rights is one of the most important  goals in a democratic state and society. The Prime Minister admitted  that over the past 15 years, relations between the Institute of the  Ombudsman and the Government of the Republic of Armenia have not been  simple. Thus, the first three Ombudsmen did not hold this position  until the term for the termination of their powers, but resigned,  which was perceived by society as a sign of deep disagreement between  human rights defenders and the authorities.

, new conditions for the  work of the Ombudsman were created in Armenia, since the revolution  was made by the citizens of the country, thereby creating an  atmosphere in which a person is the main value. This, of course, does  not mean that the sphere of protection of human rights is in perfect  condition in Armenia. This means that the protection of human rights  is important and priority for the Government, and the Ombudsman's  institution is one of our main allies>, Pashinyan assured.

Pashinyan emphasized.