Diaspora welcomes dual-citizenship law of RA

PanARMENIAN.Net - "We understand that the granting of dual citizenship - in particular the specific terms outlined in the law - was a matter of considerable debate within the Armenian Parliament and throughout civic society," Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian stated during an interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. "We respect this process and appreciate the many strongly held views that were voiced during this debate. We are gratified that the Parliament ultimately approved this provision of law, and welcome this new opportunity for dual-citizenship as a means toward strengthening ties between homeland and Diaspora, advancing Armenian identity worldwide and fostering greater support for the democratic and national aspirations of the Armenian nation," ANCA Executive Director stressed.

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