The  Diaspora National Mobilization Conference urges  all citizens of  Armenia, including those abroad,  to participate in June elections in  Armenia

ArmInfo. The Diaspora  National Mobilization Conference took place in Paris on April 11-12, bringing together more than 150 distinguished intellectuals, political, public, and community figures from Armenia, Artsakh, and  26 countries across Diaspora, as reported by the press service of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun).

According to the source, the conference provided a comprehensive assessment of  Armenia-Diaspora relations amid ongoing national challenges and  evolving geopolitical realities, highlighting the urgent need for  coordinated mobilization around a unified pan-Armenian agenda.  Following discussions on the four-point agenda, the conference  adopted relevant decisions, outlined key priorities, and identified  the steps to be undertaken in that direction.

In the context of the diaspora's strategic role and the political  agenda, the conference emphasized its important role in addressing  the challenges facing the Armenian people. " Today, as Armenian  statehood faces serious security threats and the foundations of  national identity are being targeted, a pan-Armenian mobilization  around national agendas has become imperative. The national and state  interests and goals of Armenia, Artsakh, and the Armenian people are  inseparable," the statement reads.  It is noted that at the current  stage, the priorities on the diaspora's political agenda are:   Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic program aimed  at reinforcing the Republic of Armenia's strength and security;  Recognition and reparation of the Armenian Genocide. Despite the  policies pursued by the current authorities of Armenia, the  international recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the pursuit of  reparations remain imperative; and advancing a just settlement of the  Artsakh issue, including the right of the people of Artsakh to  collectively return to their homes. 

It further states that Armenian identity is rooted in Armenian  history, the Armenian Church, language, culture, and national values,  which constitute the fundamental pillars of the Diaspora's existence.  "In the current critical circumstances, the Armenian Church, as in  the past, continues to serve not only as a spiritual anchor but also  as a cornerstone of the Armenian people's national and spiritual  identity. Condemning the campaign unleashed by the authorities of the  Republic of Armenia against Armenian values and the Armenian  Apostolic Church, it is necessary to take to consider measures to  counter this anti-church campaign, including through the proper  education of the new generation," the conference participants further  stated.

The national value system is the primary source of strength for the  Republic of Armenia and the Armenian nation as a whole. It must serve  as the indispensable foundation for shaping Armenia-Diaspora  relations and the pan-Armenian agenda. " Following the 44-day war, as  well as the most recent war in Artsakh and the subsequent ethnic  cleansing, the policies pursued by the Armenian authorities have led  to deep disappointment and disillusionment among the Diaspora, giving  rise to concerning tendencies of internal detachment from the  homeland.

The policy of the current Armenian authorities-marked by the neglect,  division, and disregard of the organized Diaspora and its support for  the homeland-is strongly condemnable. Equally concerning is the  inaction of the Armenian authorities toward Armenian communities in  the Middle East facing existential threats," the conference  participants emphasized.  In this regard, the priorities of  Armenia-Diaspora relations are: Restore and elevate institutional  ties with the Diaspora to a new qualitative level, Ensure the broad  participation of Diaspora professionals across various state projects  and sectors, with the prospect of assuming responsibilities, Develop  and implement a unified policy across political, diplomatic,  economic, scientific, military-industrial, informational, and  educational-cultural spheres.  The need for unity, strengthening, and  reorganization of the Diaspora around pan-Armenian agendas is  indisputable. It is imperative to consolidate the Diaspora around  national goals, modernize Diaspora structures and overall modes of  operation, foster direct cooperation between communities, and  consistently strengthen collective capacity. In this process of  reorganization, the full engagement of youth is especially vital,"  the statement emphasizes.

In light of the above conclusions and outlined priorities, the  Diaspora National Mobilization Conference emphasizes that, in today's  complex geopolitical environment, the vitality and strength of the  Diaspora are inseparably linked to the homeland.  "Our unity must be  anchored in enduring national values and a vision of strengthening  statehood as a shared agenda. The national and state interests and  goals of Armenia, Artsakh, and the Armenian people are inseparable.  We reject the divisive and alienating approaches adopted by the  current authorities of the Republic of Armenia. Instead, we call for  the establishment of healthy, coordinated, and balanced relations,  which are the only guarantee for strengthening the Armenian nation  and preserving Armenian statehood.  With a strong sense of national  responsibility, our collective potential must serve exclusively  pan-Armenian goals, ensuring a secure and guaranteed future for the  Armenian people.

To this end, we emphasize the importance of the participation of all  citizens of the Republic of Armenia- regardless of their place of  residence-in National Assembly elections. We call on all citizens of  the Republic of Armenia, including those abroad, to travel to Armenia  by their own means and take part in the elections.  It is necessary  to change the current authorities' anti-national course and establish  a national state-oriented path of development," the statement reads.