Armenian Diaspora Ministry hosted the launch of “Come Home 2012” youth program’s fifth stage, which is set to bring together over 200 young participants from 16 countries.

Representatives of Yerevan districts, local government bodies, Diaspora communities, host families and Come Home 2012 fifth stage participants attended the opening ceremony.

RA Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan briefed the guests on the program events, expressing a hope that participants will contribute to maintenance of Armenian identity.

The event further featured screening of a film about the program, the ministry’s press service reported.