Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, who is on a working visit to Jordan, met with representatives of the Armenian community of the country on Saturday, the President's office reported.
During the meeting, Sarkissian noted that the fact that Armenians live in the different countries of the world and scattered worldwide should be considered an advantage, as there are few nations in the world can say: “we are a small country, but a world nation”.
“We are all Armenians, and our duty is to serve our homeland,” said Sarkissian, noting that the Armenian community of Jordan is fully integrated into the life of the country. "It is very important. Our compatriots in all communities should follow the example of the great singer, composer and poet Charles Aznavour, who said: "I am one hundred percent Armenian and one hundred percent Frenchman." It is the model on which we should live in diaspora. To be 100% Jordanian involved in the political, economic and cultural life of the countries and at the same time be 100% Armenian. This is the formula of success, ”said the President of Armenia.
Noting that the royal family of Jordan has always supported the Armenian people, Sarkissian said that this was also demonstrated by his meeting with King Abdullah II. “We talked very warmly. They discussed the history and relations of the two peoples, noting the huge potential in different areas. Our countries have much in common, being not rich in natural resources, Armenia and Jordan value human resources, ”he said.