§ Article 118(untitled)

Declaring War and Establishing Peace

1. The National Assembly may, upon recommendation of the Government, adopt a

decision on declaring war or establishing peace, by majority of votes of the total

number of Deputies.

2. In case of impossibility to convene a sitting of the National Assembly, the

Government shall decide on the issue of declaring war.

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Article 119. Martial Law

1. In the event of an armed attack against the Republic of Armenia or imminent

danger thereof or declaration of war, the Government shall declare martial law,

deliver an address to the people, as well as may call for general or partial mobilisation.

2. In case of declaration of martial law, a special sitting of the National Assembly shall

be immediately convened by virtue of law.

3. The National Assembly may lift martial law or cancel the implementation of

measures provided for under the legal regime of martial law, by majority of votes of

the total number of Deputies.

4. The legal regime of martial law shall be prescribed by a law adopted by majority of

votes of the total number of Deputies.