The President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan participated in the solemn ceremony dedicated to the Day of the Judiciary.
"Today I have the honor to welcome you to the solemn event dedicated to the Day of the Judiciary. I want to start my speech with two references that start the performance of each of your duties. We are talking about the oath texts of judges and members of the Supreme Judicial Council.
"Assuming the high position of a judge, I swear before the people of the Republic of Armenia to fulfill the duties of a judge in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Armenia, ensuring the rule of law and upholding the authority of the judiciary."
"Assuming the high position of a member of the Supreme Judicial Council, I swear before the people of the Republic of Armenia to fulfill my duties in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Armenia, ensuring the rule of law, guaranteeing the independence of courts and judges." These two texts crystallize the key principles of our justice system.
The judiciary is one of the most important institutions of the democratic society and one of the pillars of our statehood. Its independence and efficiency are key prerequisites for the establishment of a democratic society. the attitude of the citizens towards the state. In this regard, the transparency of the judicial system, the provision of access to justice, and the trust of the public are very important.
In the direction of the above mentioned, there are huge things to be done today, and the reforms implemented in the judicial system should be aimed at them.
I would like to emphasize once again that the independence of the judiciary is not only a constitutional requirement, but also one of the natural guarantees of democracy.
Every judge must act solely on the dictates of the law and his conscience. On this holiday, I would like to thank our judges and all employees of the judicial system for their work. Your daily efforts contribute to the strengthening of the rule of law and the implementation of justice in our country.
I am sure that with a united effort, we will be able to overcome the existing challenges and create a judicial system that will be independent, efficient and enjoy the full confidence of the public.
Once again, I congratulate all of you on the occasion of the Judiciary Day. I wish you new successes in the implementation of your responsible mission."
