TIGRAN TOROSIAN: ARMENIA’S DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL FATE SHOULD BE DECIDED BY PEOPLE PERMANENTLY RESIDING IN ARMENIA

Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Jul 4 2006

YEREVAN, JULY 4, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. The traditional
friendship between Armenia and Syria should continue: Syria has an
important mission in the Near East and many Armenians live in Syria
being warmly welcomed in this country after the tragedy of the last
century. RA NA Speaker Tigran Torosian declared this at the July 4
meeting with Moukhless Pharaon, Charge d’Affaire of Syria.

According to NA Press Service, NA Speaker also touched upon the
principles of the bill "On Dual Citizenship" mentioning that this
subtle issue should be treated carefully and the limits of rights and
obligations should be differentiated. T.Torosian considers unacceptable
for Armenians living in Armenia, bearing all difficulties after
the independence to have equal rights and obligations with their
compatriots living abroad at the same time mentioning that those
wishing to have the right to elect and to be elected can return,
live in Armenia and receive this right. "Armenia’s development and
political fate should be decided by people permanently residing
in Armenia." Appreciating the contribution of Diasporan Armenians,
T.Torosian attached importance to bringing their experience to Armenia.