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ARMENIAN DIASPORA CAUSES BOTH ANGUISH AND PRIDE FOR ARMENIA, ARMENIAN PRESIDENT SAYS
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Jan 27 2011
Armenia
Armenian Diaspora causes both anguish and pride for Armenia, Armenian
president Serzh Sargsyan stated in an interview with 'Echo' of Moscow.
"The Armenian Diaspora is two times the size of the population in
Armenia. We are proud of our Diaspora in Russia, the United States,
France, Canada and other regions. Most of all, we are proud of the
people`s achievements. They were able to integrate into these societies
and have become famous in arts, science and business. We are proud of
that. On the other hand, we regret that these people do not live in
Armenia. They have great potential. In the hardest times the famous
people of our Diaspora stood beside us," the Armenian leader said. He
pointed out that using even 10% of the Armenian Diaspora`s potential
would make Armenia one of the most prosperous states in the world.
"We are not succeeding yet. Our goal is that all Armenians residing in
other countries be law-abiding citizens. They are our ambassadors. In
many cases their behavior is a decisive factor in judging the Armenian
people. Every time I make trips abroad, I meet with them and tell them
that a good Armenian for me is a law-abiding citizen of a particular
country," President Sargsyan said.
"Of course, there are problems of identity, language and traditions.
There are very many mixed marriages. On the other hand, Armenians
are not people isolating themselves from society. They would never
have any achievements if they did. We want them to preserve their
Armenian identity," Serzh Sargsyan said.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
Jan 27 2011
Armenia
Armenian Diaspora causes both anguish and pride for Armenia, Armenian
president Serzh Sargsyan stated in an interview with 'Echo' of Moscow.
"The Armenian Diaspora is two times the size of the population in
Armenia. We are proud of our Diaspora in Russia, the United States,
France, Canada and other regions. Most of all, we are proud of the
people`s achievements. They were able to integrate into these societies
and have become famous in arts, science and business. We are proud of
that. On the other hand, we regret that these people do not live in
Armenia. They have great potential. In the hardest times the famous
people of our Diaspora stood beside us," the Armenian leader said. He
pointed out that using even 10% of the Armenian Diaspora`s potential
would make Armenia one of the most prosperous states in the world.
"We are not succeeding yet. Our goal is that all Armenians residing in
other countries be law-abiding citizens. They are our ambassadors. In
many cases their behavior is a decisive factor in judging the Armenian
people. Every time I make trips abroad, I meet with them and tell them
that a good Armenian for me is a law-abiding citizen of a particular
country," President Sargsyan said.
"Of course, there are problems of identity, language and traditions.
There are very many mixed marriages. On the other hand, Armenians
are not people isolating themselves from society. They would never
have any achievements if they did. We want them to preserve their
Armenian identity," Serzh Sargsyan said.
From: A. Papazian