Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry marks Constitution Day Our Constitution - foundation of our legislation

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has issued a message on the occasion of the country's Constitution Day.

The Foreign Ministry shared a post on social media platform X, marking the 29th anniversary of the adoption of Azerbaijan’s Constitution, Caliber.Az reports.

Azərbaycan Respublikasının siyasi, hüquqi və iqtisadi sisteminin əsaslarını təsbit edən, qanunvericiliyimizin əsasını təşkil edən Konstitusiyamızın qəbul edilməsindən 29 il ötür.

Konstitusiya Günümüz mübarək! pic.twitter.com/m91wgz5aP9

— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) November 12, 2024

“29 years ago, our Constitution was adopted, laying the groundwork for the political, legal, and economic system of the Republic of Azerbaijan and serving as the foundation of our legislation. Happy Constitution Day!” the post by the ministry reads.

November 12, marks the 29th anniversary of Azerbaijan's Constitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the nation's fundamental law.

On this day in 1995, the current Constitution of Azerbaijan was established through a nationwide referendum, solidifying the legal framework for the independent and sovereign state.

This Constitution became the first to be enacted following the restoration of Azerbaijan's independence.

After Azerbaijan regained its independence, significant work began on drafting a new Constitution. In 1994, under the leadership of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, a Constitutional Commission was established. In 1995, the draft was put to public discussion, and on November 12, 1995, it was adopted through a nationwide vote as the first Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The new Constitution of Azerbaijan comprises 5 sections, 12 chapters, and 158 articles.

By Vafa Guliyeva