ArmInfo. Yeghishe Kirakosyan has explained the reasons for his decision to step down from his position as Armenia's representative on international legal issues. In a post on his Facebook page, Kirakosyan stated that his decision was motivated by a desire to focus on academic and professional activities aimed at strengthening international law in Armenia and enhancing legal education in the country.
Kirakosyan also reflected on his time as Armenia's representative, noting that under his leadership the Office began filing interstate complaints against Azerbaijan to the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court. He highlighted that the Office actively defended Armenia's interests in ongoing interstate judicial and arbitration proceedings.
"The Office has also initiated the ratification processes of several key international treaties, including the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes," Kirakosyan wrote. In conclusion, he expressed confidence that the Office will continue to properly and effectively represent Armenia's interests in international judicial and arbitration proceedings.