Pashinyan discusses Armenia’s development with diaspora affairs commissioners
Armenia News reported on November 5, 2026, citing the government’s press service, that Nikol Pashinyan met with diaspora affairs commissioners. The meeting focused on cooperation with Armenians abroad and their participation in Armenia’s development.
Repatriation in Armenia’s draft new Constitution
According to Armenia News, Pashinyan said there were plans to enshrine repatriation in the draft new Constitution as the ultimate goal of relations between Armenia and the diaspora. He described those relations as multifaceted, with immediate tasks and a shared goal: for Armenians to see the Republic of Armenia as the center of their lives and activities.
Armenia News reported that the head of government linked this goal to Armenian identity, of which the Republic of Armenia should become an integral part, including through citizenship and activities in the country. He also said the draft Constitution would be published during November, after which work to refine it would continue.
Commissioners discuss cooperation with diplomatic missions
The commissioners arrived in Yerevan to take part in the third Global Armenian Summit. The meeting addressed ways to support their engagement with diplomatic missions and expand systematic cooperation between Armenia and the diaspora.
According to Armenia News, Pashinyan thanked the commissioners for helping to establish a new institution and a new system of work in recent years. Armenia News reported that the prime minister proposed making the development of Armenia’s state institutions, statehood and economy the foundation of cooperation.
Armenia News reported that Pashinyan said diaspora representatives were playing an increasingly active role in developing Armenia’s economy and education, with world-renowned projects already in place in the country. According to Armenia News, the prime minister also called for this message to reach all sections of the Armenian community worldwide and all citizens, highlighting the role of the institution of diaspora affairs commissioners under the leadership of the chief commissioner.