For the past 20 years living public figure, businessman Armen Avagyan told Tert.am- in France, that of being and living abroad for many years, sees the challenges that exist in the diaspora connects Armenia.
He said that being in constant and active contact with the French-sees in them the desire to Armenia to participate in everyday life.
Speaking about Arman Avagyan from "Justice in Armenia" initiative by prominent figures from Armenia and Diaspora mentioned: "The President also appealed to Diaspora interesting calls, and his latest interview Prime Minister also stressed the importance of strengthening relations with Diaspora. Being in France and part in democratic political processes, it is important for me to create a more healthy atmosphere during the 2017 parliamentary elections. But here the problem should not be acting as an opposition, but should be more justice, confirming that the Diaspora will also have the confidence that Armenia is moving forward. "
Note that Canadian actress and producer Arsine Khanjyan, speaking by famous Armenian diaspora and Armenia about the "Justice in Armenia" initiative on September 21, said that the process has been launched with the aim of parliamentary elections next year to bring Diaspora compatriots and letting the processes involved in their own contribution to the establishment of democracy.
Arman Avagyan noted that the process was undertaken as a means to influence the establishment of democracy. "The initiators are popular, act impartially and in the process be set on the basis of impartiality. I only joined the initiative. "
According to him, people from the Diaspora as observers in the upcoming parliamentary elections should not be politicized the process must always remain impartial.
"Yes, it must be in the polling stations to monitor the election process," he said.
Arman Avagyan also noted that there is a tendency by the authorities, if not absolute, at least in part, to hold normal elections.
"But we should not make the elections a subject of speculation, this is not the problem. The initiative requires the impartial observer approach. If it should adopt new shades, new opportunities for advancing opposition before, solely because of the opposition are not. I do not think that we as a nation need to be in opposition. No, today we have to create the possibility of uniting the whole nation, which should be based on reciprocity, "he said.
Arman Avagyan said that he would love to join the initiative as being involved in the process aimed at the development of Armenia-Diaspora relations, believes that the Armenian Diaspora should not come only for the purpose of tourism or money, but should also be involved in the development of the country.
"Armenia does not need the help of the Diaspora and cooperation so that we can progress registered in Armenia's economic development," he said, noting that the more politicized Armenia-Diaspora debate, so scare off investment potential, but in reality there is a need to strengthen Diaspora Armenia dialogue.

Hripsime Hovhannisyan

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