YEREVAN. – The seventh phase of the Diaspora Ministry’s 2013 “Come Home” Program for young Diaspora Armenians officially closed Friday at the Aghavnadzor camp of the program.  

Deputy Diaspora Minister Vahe Jilavyan saluted the participants of the program. He called upon the Diaspora-Armenian teenagers and youth to act as ambassadors of Armenia abroad and to be loyal to their national identity.

Around 85 participants from 16 countries arrived in Armenia for the seventh round of the program.

This year’s “Come Home” Program is being held between June 16 and August 31, and in eight phases. The participants will take intensive courses in Armenian language. The program includes a four-day camping this year, too. Also, the participating Diaspora-Armenian youth will meet with Armenia’s statesmen and prominent cultural personalities. In addition, lessons will be taught on Armenian national song and dance, and training and other sports activities will be held.