The Armenian Community of Argentina Will Not Participate in the Global Armenian Summit

The Armenian Institutions of the Republic of Argentina (IARA) hereby inform the public that the Armenian Community of our country will not participate institutionally in the Global Armenian Summit, which will take place in Yerevan from November 5 to 8.

This decision was made after IARA sent two letters to Zareh Sinanyan, High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, requesting a meeting prior to the event in order to gain a more detailed understanding of its objectives, the topics to be addressed, and the arrangements envisaged for the participation of Armenian communities around the world.

The first letter was sent directly to the High Commissioner. Having received no response, a second letter was submitted, this time through the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Argentina. Neither letter received a response.

We believe that prior dialogue, consultation, and the effective participation of Diaspora institutions are essential conditions for building a strong and trusting relationship between Armenia and its communities abroad. The Diaspora cannot be regarded as a mere recipient of decisions, but rather as a strategic ally whose experience, track record, and commitment must be heard and valued.

For this reason, IARA considers it necessary to clarify that no individual attending the Summit in a personal capacity will, by virtue of that participation alone, represent the Armenian community of Argentina. Any members of our community who may attend the event will do so exclusively in a personal capacity.

Likewise, any statements, conclusions, or communications that may emerge from the Summit cannot be considered an expression of the position or collective will of the Armenian community of Argentina, since the community will have no representative there holding an explicit institutional mandate.

We reaffirm our willingness to contribute to strengthening Armenia and the ties between the Republic and the Diaspora, on the basis of mutual respect, institutional dialogue, and the genuine participation of communities.

A strong Armenia needs a strong Diaspora. And a strong Diaspora requires its institutions to be heard,
respected, and recognized as legitimate interlocutors.

IARA — Armenian Institutions of the Argentine Republic