CE Headquarters hosts event marking 25th anniversary of Armenia`s  membership in CE 

ArmInfo.  An event dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia's membership in the Council of Europe was held at the headquarters of the Council of Europe. Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset also participated in the event.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan noted in his welcoming  speech that over the past 25 years, Armenia's membership in the  Council of Europe has been marked by political, social, and legal  reforms.

"Our experience of cooperation with the Council of Europe  demonstrates our strong commitment to implementing reforms in line  with European standards, while strengthening our foundations of  democracy, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights. These  reforms have played a vital role in Armenia's democratic  transformation, enhancing our resilience in the face of regional  challenges and contributing to the formation of a vision of a  peaceful and prosperous future for our country and the entire  region," the Armenian official said. On the occasion of this  anniversary, the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry presented a  copy of the handwritten version of "Datastanagirk," the first  Armenian judicial code, written by the 12th-century philosopher and  legislator Mkhitar Gosh, to Council of Europe Secretary General Alain  Berset. He stated that this seminal work is the cornerstone of  Armenian legal thought. Centuries ago, it laid the foundation for our  understanding of the rule of law, a fundamental principle that forms  the vital axis of the Council of Europe and the European Convention  on Human Rights.

In April 2025, "Datastanagirk" was unanimously inscribed on the  UNESCO International Memory of the World Register as a testament to  its enduring cultural and civilizational significance. "We are  confident that this gift, reflecting the fundamental values shared by  Armenia and the Council of Europe, will occupy a prominent place in  this institution, becoming a symbol of our deep respect and  unwavering commitment to its principles. It also reflects our  gratitude for the Council of Europe's significant contribution to the  protection of the rights and freedoms of Armenian citizens," Mirzoyan  added.