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Alexandr Avanesov

Latest developments in Armenia and Artsakh once again demonstrated  importance of forming pan- Armenian unified vision and action - The  FUTURE ARMENIAN

Latest developments in Armenia and Artsakh once again demonstrated  importance of forming pan- Armenian unified vision and action - The  FUTURE ARMENIAN

ArmInfo.Below is a communiqu‚ by The FUTURE ARMENIAN. 

Dear compatriots,

The latest developments in Armenia and Artsakh once again  demonstrated the importance of forming a pan-Armenian unified vision  and action.

As a result of the brutal and persistent policy of ethnic cleansing  by Azerbaijan, the entire population of Artsakh was forced to leave  its homeland within a few days. Prominent Artsakh statesmen,  including former presidents as well as the former State Minister &  co-Founder of The FUTURE ARMENIAN Ruben Vardanyan, were arrested and  transferred to Baku. One of the ancient cradles of the Armenian  civilization is left without its indigenous population for the first  time in 25 centuries.

Today the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Armenia  are severely endangered, the fundamental rights of the Artsakh people  remain neglected, and, perhaps equally critical, a prevailing sense  of apathy within both Armenian society and the diaspora threatens to  impede national consolidation. The inability of the current Armenian  administration to confront these challenges further exacerbates the  situation. 

To effectively solve all these and many other critical issues we  face, it has become crucial to develop a unified vision for the  future, institute responsible management, bridge the existing gap in  effective mechanisms for the engagement of able professionals and  resources in Armenia and within the diaspora. 

We are dedicated to continuing our declared mission of shaping the  future together. We emphasize the importance of the coordination of  efforts and the deeper and wider engagement of Armenians and our  friends worldwide in the collective search for durable solutions. 

On Armenia, we stress the urgency of strengthening our collective  resilience, mobilizing all available resources, instituting  responsible governance, rejecting defeatist and alarmist attitudes,  and fostering robust, reliable partnerships.

On Artsakh, we will continue to pursue the solution that enables the  right of the people of Artsakh to return to their homes in a safe and  dignified manner, and guarantees their national, religious,  educational, and cultural rights, including the preservation of the  Armenian heritage.

On diaspora, it is vital to harness our collective power and  establish a common agenda for global diaspora action, with a primary  focus on the security and sovereignty of Armenia and advocating the  fundamental rights of the people of Artsakh.

We launched The FUTURE ARMENIAN public Initiative after the  devastating war of 2020 to foster a dialogue that would lead to a  common framework of understanding and envisioning a brighter future  for Armenia and Armenians. More than 110,000 people from 108  countries joined our call. Our objectives were clear from the outset:  overcome polarization, eliminate the prevailing despair, formulate  systemic solutions, reactivate society, and cultivate a shared sense  of responsibility towards the nation and its future. 

Through extensive consultations with local and diaspora organizations  and professionals, the Initiative set 15 Goals aimed at addressing  the full range of challenges we face and the sustainable development  of our global nation.

This past spring we conducted the first-ever Citizens Assembly in the  Armenian world - the Convention of the Future Armenian - where  participants from the homeland and the diaspora discussed three of  those 15 goals (Historic Responsibility, Armenia-Diaspora Unity, and  Growing Population) and adopted policy and program recommendations.  It was preceded by extensive preparatory work of over a hundred  Armenian experts developing possible scenarios and project ideas  around those three goals. The results of that convention can be found  here.

We extend our gratitude to our Signatories for their steadfast  support during these fateful times. 

We, the Armenians, on all levels - personal, societal, and national -  should rise above despair and division, resist the persistent  challenges and hardships facing the nation, and collectively forge a  brighter future for all Armenians.

Best regards,

The FUTURE ARMENIAN Development Foundation  

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