Armenia introduces institution of Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs  in foreign countries

ArmInfo. Armenia is introducing the institution of the Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in foreign countries. The bill "On Amendments to the Law of the Republic of  Armenia" On Public Service "on November 17 was approved in the second  and final reading.

As  High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan said in  parliament yesterday, the introduction of the institution of the  Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in foreign countries will expand  the network capabilities of the Office of the High Commissioner. "The  purpose of the implementation of the Institute of Commissioners for  Diaspora Affairs is to develop Armenia-Diaspora interaction, increase  the efficiency of work carried out in this area, ensure stable  relations between Armenian communities and target community  potential, as well as contribute to the preservation of Armenian  identity, organizing events aimed at repatriation and integration of  the Armenians of the Diaspora in Armenia, "he said.

Plenipotentiaries for Diaspora Affairs will be appointed by  representatives of the Armenian communities of these countries by the  decision of the Prime Minister of Armenia at the proposal of the High  Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in the status of public advisers in  foreign countries (without salaries and with irregular working  hours). They will provide professional advice on the issues of  Armenia-Diaspora cooperation, support the work carried out by the  High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in the field of cooperation  with the Diaspora. The initiative will not require additional  financial resources from the state budget, since they will not be  considered civil servants of Armenia.