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YEREVAN, MARCH 11, ARMENPRESS. 93,7% of participants in the first the Future Armenian Convention think that the entire Armenian Diaspora ought to assume responsibility for Artsakh rather than leave it for Armenia and its citizens, as well as residents of Artsakh to solve the issue.

The results of the vote during the first pan-Armenian Citizens’ Assembly were released on March 11 by the convention’s voting commission chairman Arik Gevorgyan.

Gevorgyan said that the Armenian nation must not be afraid of victories.

31% of participants voted in favor of the opinion that so far the efforts by Armenia, Diaspora communities, Armenian organizations and individuals aimed at the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide have been effective, but now the pan-Armenian efforts must be aimed at solving security-related issues. But another 31% believe that the efforts haven’t been productive and corrections are needed.

“61% of participants voted in favor of the opinion that it is our duty to preserve our historical-cultural heritage and pass it down to our next generations, and the state and Diaspora Armenians must spend as much resources as needed for this goal and carry out the work effectively,” he said.

Summing up the first day of the convention, Gevorgyan said the biggest concern during all discussions is the issue of Artsakh.

“Everyone is concerned about it, every Armenian is concerned, Artsakh is a part of us,” Gevorgyan said.

Another issue which was discussed is the Diaspora’s role in the development of Armenia, that the “Diaspora must have a role in the development of Armenia both with money, knowledge and resources, and feel itself as a part of the homeland, because Armenia belongs to all Armenians”, and that the Diaspora shouldn’t be viewed simply as a donator and the homeland as a “beggar”.