Rustamian: Dual Citizenship to Contribute to Organization of ArmenianhoodJune 23, 2006 - 18:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - National Assembly Foreign Relations Committee on Friday held hearings titled "Dual Citizenship: International Law and Experience," attended by representatives of political parties and non-governmental organizations. The hearings were initiated by the NA's Armenian Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun faction. Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Armen Rustamian noted in his opening remarks that such discussion would be held regularly to study in detail the international practice and make the future law more consistent with the international standards. "The dual citizenship is a crucial issue to us and it we should discuss it comprehensively in order to adopt a law that would flawlessly contribute to organization of Armenians and strengthening of Armenia," Rustamian said. Science and Education Minister Levon Mkrtchian made a report on the international regulation of the dual citizenship, noting that the discussion has been going on for over 10 years. But following the latest amendments to the constitution, a new situation has emerged, Mkrtchian noted. Constitutional Court President Gagik Harutiunian, in turn, reminded that only 54 out of 191 member states of the United Nations recognize the dual citizenship, and that in 1950's many voiced concerns about it. Therefore, Harutiunian said, it is critical to adopt such law that would dismiss those concerns. Other politicians and experts also presented their views, reported Yerkir. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Azerbaijan extends Rune Vardanyan’s arrest by 5 months A court in Azerbaijan has extended the arrest of former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan by five months. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |