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"Protection of National Values" initiative has announced a plan to draft legislation covering the Armenian national values and reaffirming their role in the public life of the country. At the initial stage, the legislation will be drafted through public consultation. As the members of the initiative stated at a press conference on Friday, the legislation will regulate relations involving the Armenian Apostolic Church, the issues of family and childhood. The final draft will be submitted to respective state bodies for consideration.

As the member of the initiative Ara Zohrabyan said, the organizers do not seek any political interests. "We will not enter into any political process through this initiative, and our aim is to help authorities to eliminate the spiritual-moral risks and threats to our nation," Zohrabyan stressed, adding both opposition and the ruling force attach high importance to the protection of national values.

Zohrabyan noted that the first legislative initiative to be submitted for a public debate will cover the "Basis of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenian language, cultural heritage, family and child protection." The legislative proposals will be disseminated through public channels, discussed with expert groups to consider proposals and amendments. Afterwards, a petition will be organised over the final draft before submitting to state bodies.