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Dear Armenians, our compatriots of the Diaspora,

It is an honor for me to address you and all those who are not indifferent to Armenia and to call upon you to take part in building the future of our homeland.

Armenia and the Diaspora are two inseparable parts of a whole — linked to each other through one stretch of history, with one destiny and with the concern about the future of the homeland. We are responsible for one another, and this compels us to combine our efforts, multiply our potential, and fix our posture in global affairs. We have no other option than the imperative to build a great country and to have a righteous and powerful homeland.

It is time for us to turn to each other and tell ourselves that we will be able to make a change only through our might and our intellect.

Throughout the years of our independence we have made achievements, but we have also made mistakes that have been conditioned by either objective or subjective factors. We have recognized the shortcomings, and we no longer have the right to make more mistakes.

The geopolitical position of our country and the current challenges dictate us to be wise and to make use of our competitive advantages with wisdom. Today, our wealth is determined by the knowledgeable human capital and potential of Armenia, the Diaspora and Artsakh, and not by oil or gas.

We are moving forward to make changes, and we have one clear-cut formula to achieve that horizon: a team of patriots, strong will, proper management and programs that will become the driving force for qualitative changes of the environment.

We are inviting the managers of the Diaspora, as well as the cultural figures, internationally recognized educators, scholars and scientists of the Diaspora to take part in the reforms underway in Armenia in order to, first and foremost, introduce a new culture of management, and to employ the knowledge and potential of our topmost professionals of the Diaspora for achieving pan-Armenian goals.

In this regard, the Diaspora is an advantage for us. Not using the potential of the Diaspora means being egocentric and secluded. Not passing along the progressive ideas of Diaspora Armenians to our colleagues, young people and students means being inefficient in today’s rapidly changing world.

The culture of the Diaspora must be perceptible in our lives. I am certain that any kind of contact with our compatriots will serve as a new impetus and source of motivation for us. Perhaps it may not be possible to estimate the value of this contact, but its impact will definitely lead to a change of world views, tolerance of value systems, and an increased level of management and performance efficiency. And this, in its turn, will be the success of all Armenians.

Dear compatriots,

I strongly believe that with your direct involvement we will have the opportunity to record immediate results in key areas and have the leading economic, healthcare and educational systems in the region.

While preserving our traditional values, we will also be open and tolerant for the developing world. With your help, we will borrow from other cultures their best practices and enhance Armenia’s recognizability in the world.

No matter what your country of residence is, I am convinced that Armenia is always on your mind, and your sense of pride and dignity is conditioned also by Armenia’s welfare. So, let us do everything we can to empower one another, come together and build the future of our country together so that our children will be rest assured that Armenia will be as progressive as the countries that Armenians often move to with the hope of a better life.

Be confident that Armenia will become the best country for Armenians to live in!

On this path, every Armenian concerned about the future of his country and every Armenian who simply follows the call of his heart has something to do.

Irrespective of our place of residence, political affiliation and social status, we Armenians all share a common idea around which we must unite: a powerful and proud Armenia, one that preserves its historical values and traditions, and yet is a modern country.

I call upon you to join us in developing and strengthening our homeland so that we feel proud to call ourselves Armenian wherever we may be in this world.

We look forward to seeing you.

P.S. For feedback you can contact my advisor Armen Avak Avakian through e-mail: armen.avakian@gov.am or by phone (+37410) 515789.