High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan met with Bogdan Borusewicz, Senator of the Republic of Poland and Chair of the Senate Committee on Emigration Affairs and Contacts with Poles Abroad, and Jerzy Marek Nowakowski, former Ambassador of Poland to Armenia and Adviser to the Senator.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation, exchange experience, and implement joint initiatives between the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the relevant committee of the Polish Senate.

Zareh Sinanyan presented the Armenian side’s initiatives and programs aimed at promoting repatriation and supporting the integration of repatriates, as well as events organized by the Office to strengthen ties between Armenia and the Diaspora and expand cooperation across various sectors.

The High Commissioner noted that repatriation to Armenia has been on the rise since 2018 and that recent years have also seen a positive migration balance, with immigration exceeding emigration.

Addressing the factors contributing to increased repatriation, Zareh Sinanyan highlighted the reforms implemented and ongoing in Armenia, as well as efforts to strengthen regional peace and security. He emphasized their importance in enhancing the country’s investment attractiveness, fostering economic development, and creating favorable conditions for permanent settlement in Armenia.

Bogdan Borusewicz commended the reforms being implemented in Armenia, as well as the Armenian Government’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and establishing peace in the region.

The Senator shared Poland’s experience in engaging with Polish communities abroad, outlining the country’s key policy approaches and ongoing programs.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue cooperation through the exchange of experience in diaspora engagement, repatriation, and integration, as well as the implementation of joint initiatives.