The Diaspora does not exist as a thinking entity; there isn’t
any unified body which takes the responsibility of important
subjects such as the recognition of the Genocide, which the
Prime Minister suggested we, the Diaspora, take charge of. It is
important to gather, constitute an agenda with the priorities
and the timeline of its items and envisage the necessary
resources. Subjects such as safeguarding the Armenian properties
in Jerusalem, the destiny of the strategically important
communities in the Middles East, the advancement of the
community in Ukraine which numbered 600 000 before the war, are
raised without anyone taking charge.
Armenia-Diaspora relations are not what they used to be, and the
issue is about thinking, understanding, strengthening of
statehood, national image, sticking to rights, understanding,
listening and getting understood.
Is the Diaspora silent on Armenia’s account? Is the Diaspora
silent in order not to deepen the division? Is the Diaspora
quiet because of disappointment?
The silence of the Diaspora should concern the state of Armenia.
