HRANUSH HAKOBIAN: FAVORABLE CONDITIONS SHOULD BE CREATED FOR DIASPORAN ARMENIANS TO PROMOTE REPATRIATION

Noyan Tapan

Dec 26, 2008

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 26, NOYAN TAPAN. "We cannot but speak of repatriation
under the circumstance of having such a large Diaspora," RA Minister
of Diaspora Hranush Hakobian stated at the December 26 press
conference. In her words, the most of Diasporan Armenians living in
Armenia at present returned to the homeland in the difficult years,
in 1991-92. According to H. Hakobian, for the purpose of promoting
repatriation today favorable conditions should be created for Diasporan
Armenians in the country.

In response to the observation that many Diasporan Armenian businessmen
come across some obstacles connected with the legislation when
founding their own business in Armenia, the Minister said: "Soon we
will publish a collection of laws that will help Diasporan Armenians
to found business in Armenia." As she affirmed, that collection with
keep the Diasporan Armenians away from their Armenian partners, who
"not resisting the temptation try to deceive those arriving from the
Diaspora by all means."