ArmInfo. Diaspora, formed as a result of tough destiny of Armenian nation, today became competitive privilege of Armenia. Diaspora is a continuation of Armenia, according to the Government's new program for 2017-22 submitted to adopted by the Parliament.
At the same time, it is noted that the development of Armenia-Diaspora cooperation, union of the potential of Armenians and targeted using, providing consolidation of all its parts to protest the challenges is the most important factor. "Our brothers and sisters from Diaspora have big experience, knowledge and skills in different spheres, involvement and implementation of which in Armenia can lead to new ideas, import new trade culture, create competitive production and services. Our compatriots from Diaspora should manage to create preliminary values in Armenia", the Government program reads.
At the same time, it is stressed that during the upcoming years the main work of the Government will be aimed at targeted use of the potential of Diaspora, self organization and support in maintaining national identity, as well as integration of Diaspora to Armenia. To implement above mentioned goals, it is planned to increase and strengthen contacts between Armenia and Diaspora, operate program of actions between Armenia and Diaspora for 2018-19, assessing additionally existing potential, to estimate investment potential of Armenia and possibilities, privileges for small and average business, as well as privileges and chances that give Armenia membership to EEU and to a number of other initiatives, aimed at stimulation of tourism, participation of Diaspora representatives in different educational programs.