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РусскийAddress of RA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan to Diaspora Armenians
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 on you to take part in building the future of the 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 persuades 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 powerful and righteous homeland.
It is time for us to turn to one another and tell ourselves that we can make a change only with 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 acknowledged the drawbacks, and we no longer have the right to make more mistakes.
The geopolitical position of our country and the current challenges compel us to be wise and to make use of our competitive advantages wisely. Today, our wealth is determined by the smart human capital of Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora, and not by oil or gas.
We are moving forward for change, and we have a clear-cut formula to achieve that horizon: a team of patriots, will, smart management and programs that will become the driving force for qualitative change of the environment.
We are inviting our managers of the Diaspora, 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 use the knowledge and potential of our topmost professionals of the Diaspora to achieve the 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 sharing the progressive ideas of the Diaspora with 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 a source of motivation for us. Perhaps the value of that is not calculable, but it can definitely lead to a change of world views, tolerance of value systems and an increased level of management and performance efficiency. This is what will be the success of all us Armenians.
Dear compatriots,
I am confident that, with your direct participation, we will have the opportunity to record immediate results in key areas and have the leading economic, healthcare and educational systems in the region.
By preserving traditional values, we will also be open and tolerant for the developing world. With your help, we will borrow from other cultures the best practices and enhance the recognizabiliity of Armenia.
No matter where our country of residence is, I am convinced that Armenia is always on your mind, and that your sense of pride and dignity is also conditioned 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 can be rest assured that Armenia will become as progressive as the countries that Armenians often move to with the hope of a better life.
Be rest assured 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 place of residence, political affiliation and social status, we all share one common idea around which we must unite: a powerful and proud Armenia that preserves historical values and traditions, and yet is modern.
