Parliament has voted today in favor of changes to the Law on Diaspora, proposed changes after the creation of new structures for the Diaspora, the Center for Studies and Publications for the Arbëresh and the State Committee for the Diaspora.

On the proposal of the Minister of State for Diaspora, Mr. Pandeli Majko, the changes in the law on the Diaspora include the awarding of national prizes and medals for special contribution in preserving, strengthening the ties between the country of origin and the Diaspora, promoting Albania in the world and supporting its interests.

This law will enter into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette and does not provide additional costs to the state budget.