Lower rates of emigration from Armenia have lately been registered, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stated in Parliament.

One of the objectives of the national security concept being developed in Armenia is to reduce emigration and ensure immigration of Armenians from the Diaspora. “Armenians from Central Asia are immigrating,” the Premier said. He pointed out the need for financial assistance to the Armenian immigrants to enable their full integration into Armenia’s social and economic life. “The Armenian community in Iran has raised funds for assisting the Iranian Armenians that return to the Homeland. We also expect other organizations’ financial assistance,” the Premier said.

The MP Viktor Dallakyan remarked that Armenia is in the list of ageing countries, and more than 50% of emigrants are aged 20-30. Many children emigrate from the country as well.